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H646 BNS

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 BNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 90,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,741 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AT FRONT

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,267 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,265 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

slight leak at gearbox

sump leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,893 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

slight leak at gearbox

sump leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,472 miles

Fuel pipes at rear badly corroded.

Offside rear anti-roll bar securing clamp onto suspension arm has no locking devices on securing nuts.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 844,472 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes at rear badly corroded.

Offside rear anti-roll bar securing clamp onto suspension arm has no locking devices on securing nuts.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 84,054 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

very slight dampess offside front strut

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,682 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,682 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,855 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,855 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,511 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,511 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,854 miles

metal fuel lines corroded at rear

Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,854 miles

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

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

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

metal fuel lines corroded at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,896 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,360 miles

195/50 VR15 - Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre exhaust section heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Slight staining at rear of fuel tank

Fail 8 Jun 2007 75,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/50 VR15 - Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre exhaust section heavily corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,073 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 74,073 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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H646 BNS is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 H646 BNS, 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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H646 BNS is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 1991.

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