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H143 RET

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 RET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 90,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,199 miles

These are not the wheels and tyres the vehicle was originally presented with.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant hose rubbing through on abs pipes

one rear silencer mounting adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,606 miles

cam cover missing

lowered coil springs fitted

slight play o/s/f top suspension

smell fuel at tank but no leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2011 81,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

cam cover missing

lowered coil springs fitted

slight play o/s/f top suspension

smell fuel at tank but no leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lowering srings fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lowering srings fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 67,817 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 67,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,831 miles

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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H143 RET is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H143 RET, 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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H143 RET is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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