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H638 GLA

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 GLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,192 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 99,859 miles

rear number plate is delaminating and needs replacing very soon

Pass 24 Nov 2006 92,515 miles

exhaust system corroded and starting to blow

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Nov 2005 86,251 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight damage to sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

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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H638 GLA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H638 GLA, 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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What year was H638 GLA registered?

H638 GLA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is H638 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 GLA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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