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H609 AAB

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,697 mi
Last recorded71,697 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 AAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,697 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

General corrosion to underfloor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 63,416 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 61,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,382 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,395 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle coil springs displaying corrosion x 4

Fail 27 Aug 2019 59,395 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle coil springs displaying corrosion x 4

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,169 miles

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

areas of both front mac person struts corroded recommend early replacement

both front lower suspension arms becoming very rusty recommend renewal

fuel filler tube corroded recommend early renewal

Fail 10 Oct 2018 57,103 miles

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

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

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

areas of both front mac person struts corroded recommend early replacement

both front lower suspension arms becoming very rusty recommend renewal

fuel filler tube corroded recommend early renewal

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,078 miles

both front lower suspension arms becoming very rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,288 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,224 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,309 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,313 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 42,006 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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H609 AAB is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H609 AAB, 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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H609 AAB is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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