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H23 PDT

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,863 mi
Last recorded130,863 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 PDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 130,863 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 130,863 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 130,860 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,818 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,728 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Corroded and Broken Away From Exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 130,728 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Corroded and Broken Away From Exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 130,676 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting not attached to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 130,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wing area on turns (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wing area on turns (5.2.3 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting not attached to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure on suspension leg

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,289 miles

Both Front & Rear Inner Sills Has Some Corrosion

Both Metal Fuel Pipes Slight Corrosion

Exhaust Centre Hanger Corroded Off But System Supported

Front Both Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Headlamp Glass Chipped

Offside Front Outer Constant Velocity Boot Deteriorated

Oil Leak

Outer Sills Covered

Rear Both Brake Flexible Hose Metal Ends Corroded

Rear Both Suspension Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,656 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut no cords showing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 129,136 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 129,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 128,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 128,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Fail 23 Jul 2009 127,408 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 16 Jul 2008 126,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 125,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 125,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 124,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H23 PDT is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H23 PDT, 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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H23 PDT is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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