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H233 FJH

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 FJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack rubbers

Pass 3 May 2025 70,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,901 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,117 miles

battery cable loose

Fail 24 Jan 2018 66,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery cable loose

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 61,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,472 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

center exhaust rubber ring split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,928 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2010 50,735 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 50,735 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,941 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 41,941 miles

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

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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H233 FJH is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H233 FJH, 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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What year was H233 FJH registered?

H233 FJH is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H233 FJH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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