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H461 AHA

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 AHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 118,298 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 116,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 110,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 110,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 May 2022 110,063 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 109,365 miles

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 109,365 miles

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,351 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,350 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,346 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,285 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust box joint

Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Slight blow from rear exhaust box joint

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,843 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,554 miles

Both front bottom arms corroded

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,633 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 92,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 90,005 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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H461 AHA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 H461 AHA, 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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H461 AHA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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