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H223 YFT

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,067 mi
Last recorded142,067 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH223 YFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 142,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 179,921 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 179,921 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 179,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill.sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill [suspect corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 179,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 179,920 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 179,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill[ sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect ] (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 179,073 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill[ sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect ] (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 178,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrsion to offside front inner wing outside of any area

rear of vehicle around towbar slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 178,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrsion to offside front inner wing outside of any area

rear of vehicle around towbar slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 176,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 176,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 171,823 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 171,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 166,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 166,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 159,100 miles

front ns and os floors rusty

slight rust on rear inner sills

Fail 22 Oct 2009 159,061 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

non standard suspension components fitted

unable to test condition of outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 138,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to test outer sills covered with plastic body kit

Fail 7 May 2008 138,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to test outer sills covered with plastic body kit

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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H223 YFT is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H223 YFT, 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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H223 YFT is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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