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H596 OMS

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,102 mi
Last recorded107,102 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 OMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 107,102 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 107,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt receiver missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt receiver missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024
Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,910 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 103,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,549 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,544 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,123 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

suspension components and struts/shocks generally corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 103,119 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside handbrake cable fowling wheel

suspension components and struts/shocks generally corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 101,211 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front brake calipers slide pin rubbers deteriorated and dust caps missing

both head light unit back covers missing allowing water ingress

suspension components and chassis generally rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,211 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front brake calipers slide pin rubbers deteriorated and dust caps missing

both head light unit back covers missing allowing water ingress

suspension components and chassis generally rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,322 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 100,322 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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H596 OMS is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H596 OMS, 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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H596 OMS is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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