MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted at time of test
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal fuel line to fuel pump corroded.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal fuel line to fuel pump corroded.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
some wear in rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
some wear in rack
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H481 JWL is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,593 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H481 JWL, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H481 JWL is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 April 1991.
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