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H72 WJX

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 WJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 166,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 161,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 161,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,968 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,735 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 144,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 135,798 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 135,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 123,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 111,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,807 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

fuel tank corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,413 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2008 86,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,064 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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H72 WJX is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 H72 WJX, 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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H72 WJX is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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