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H483 HVS

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,274 mi
Last recorded159,274 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH483 HVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 159,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension,hub components heavily corroded

car under sealed

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 158,820 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Most hub brake and suspension comp corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,044 miles

Advise new engine bay fuel hose.

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine running lean

Front crank seal has a fair oil leak.

Hazard lamp switch sticky

Inner rear sills starting to corrode.

Most hub, brake and suspension comp. corroded.

Most replacement brake pipes poorly made/routed.

O/s/f seat belt fraying.

Signs of coolant loss in engine bay.

Tyre 185/60/14h

Fail 14 Oct 2022 158,039 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise new engine bay fuel hose.

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine running lean

Front crank seal has a fair oil leak.

Hazard lamp switch sticky

Inner rear sills starting to corrode.

Most hub, brake and suspension comp. corroded.

Most replacement brake pipes poorly made/routed.

O/s/f seat belt fraying.

Signs of coolant loss in engine bay.

Tyre 185/60/14h

Pass 7 Oct 2021 156,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated (slight kink) (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

non standard clip fitted to nearside rear anti roll bar

offside & nearside rear brake backplates corroded

oil leaks

sill trims fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 156,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

sill trims fitted

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated (slight kink) (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 152,648 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,276 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 152,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 152,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 152,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on strut bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension & steering components corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 151,768 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,846 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 150,846 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking from pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

exhaust clamp loose

Fail 9 Jun 2015 149,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 149,984 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 148,489 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 148,417 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 143,994 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 143,989 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,943 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 140,943 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 136,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 132,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 127,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 121,978 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 121,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 115,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,164 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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H483 HVS is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H483 HVS, 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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H483 HVS is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 May 1991.

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