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H279 JDU

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 JDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 95,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 95,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp dim

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 95,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,857 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,857 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,325 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,322 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,853 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 87,386 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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H279 JDU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H279 JDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H279 JDU?

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What year was H279 JDU registered?

H279 JDU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is H279 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 JDU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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