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H556 LNO

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

229,675 mi
Last recorded229,675 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH556 LNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 229,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 225,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 221,384 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secure (3.1 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/ Lower arms/ Springs/ Shocks/ Anti-roll bar etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple areas i.e sills/suspension arm mounting locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 221,384 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck excessively corroded/broken (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secure (3.1 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/ Lower arms/ Springs/ Shocks/ Anti-roll bar etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple areas i.e sills/suspension arm mounting locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 219,162 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 219,162 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 213,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fuel pipes corrored

Fail 11 Jan 2017 213,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fuel pipes corrored

Pass 11 Jan 2016 205,568 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 205,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight broken (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 186,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 186,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 161,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 143,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 143,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 129,074 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 125,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 114,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 109,757 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,820 miles

front pads low †crack in n/s headlight

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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H556 LNO is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H556 LNO, 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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H556 LNO is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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