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H689 RUJ

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 RUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 106,861 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sump is damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at various points along length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at various points along length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing roughness due to brake bind.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 104,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck ()

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

Sump Damaged

Various Oil Leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe corroded but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 103,951 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area seen from inside boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe corroded but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 103,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure/clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bracket corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 101,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,282 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,277 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam stuck on (1.7.4a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,509 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,509 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal has a bit of travel on it

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,844 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 92,844 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,637 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,205 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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H689 RUJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H689 RUJ, 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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H689 RUJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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