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G997 DPU

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,660 mi
Last recorded100,660 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 DPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 100,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 99,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,449 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear number plate deteriorated

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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G997 DPU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G997 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of G997 DPU?

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What year was G997 DPU registered?

G997 DPU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G997 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G997 DPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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