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H197 YCA

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,046 mi
Last recorded132,046 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 YCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,046 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear age cracking to tyre

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 132,046 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear age cracking to tyre

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,961 miles

Battery loose

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to underside (incl. suspension)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (1.6mm within centre 3/4) (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 131,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery loose

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to underside (incl. suspension)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (1.6mm within centre 3/4) (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,780 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 131,774 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,114 miles

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

wipers in very poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2015 128,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

wipers in very poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,800 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 122,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2013 116,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 102,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,005 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 88,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,792 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,906 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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H197 YCA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H197 YCA, 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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H197 YCA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 December 1990.

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