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H521 MSG

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,359 mi
Last recorded115,359 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 MSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,359 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 115,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking External fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,265 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill / near rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 114,265 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill / near rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,574 miles

Driver's seat slightly insecure

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 113,573 miles

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

Driver's seat slightly insecure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,019 miles

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

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

Rear valence corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,333 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,874 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 106,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,049 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 106,042 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,541 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,868 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 86,634 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 86,634 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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H521 MSG is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 H521 MSG, 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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H521 MSG is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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