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H570 JFC

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,884 mi
Last recorded172,884 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH570 JFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 172,884 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 166,302 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 160,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 160,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring rubbing tyre (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring rubbing tyre (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 160,516 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 160,513 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 159,304 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at manifold area

Fail 3 Jun 2013 159,304 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly at manifold area

Pass 30 Apr 2012 156,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 156,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 152,711 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

slight exhaust blow at front pipe area.

Fail 24 May 2011 152,703 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 148,005 miles

slight exhaust blow at manifold area.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 148,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight exhaust blow at manifold area.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 147,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition.

slight exhaust blow at front pipe/manifold area.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 144,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minoor damage to nearside wheel rim.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

rear silencer will need attention/renewing soon.

slight exhaust blow at manifold area.

Fail 28 May 2009 144,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minoor damage to nearside wheel rim.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

rear silencer will need attention/renewing soon.

slight exhaust blow at manifold area.

Pass 20 May 2008 143,978 miles

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition.

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 143,589 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn down to wear indicators.

Pass 30 May 2006 143,132 miles

nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low.

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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H570 JFC is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H570 JFC, 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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H570 JFC is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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