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H656 FBY

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH656 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 139,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 139,890 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 139,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,340 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 133,591 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 133,525 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 133,129 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 132,782 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 132,773 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 132,714 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 132,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 132,585 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f tyre walls scuffed

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2005 123,031 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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H656 FBY is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H656 FBY, 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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H656 FBY is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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