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H274 GFH

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,717 mi
Last recorded185,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 GFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 185,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 185,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 185,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 185,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 May 2022 185,177 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2021 183,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 183,742 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 183,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 180,638 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 180,632 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 180,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 180,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 177,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 174,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 171,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 171,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f bulkhead corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2008 171,171 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f bulkhead corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2007 169,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

suspect fuel tank leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2007 169,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner C.V. Gaitor Split

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspect fuel tank leaking ...

Pass 7 Sep 2006 166,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 166,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f cv boot perished, under body corrosion, unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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H274 GFH 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 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 H274 GFH, 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 H274 GFH registered?

H274 GFH is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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