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H756 PAH

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,901 mi
Last recorded183,901 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH756 PAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 183,901 miles

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2025 183,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 181,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 181,325 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has play

oil leak present but no drip

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 180,140 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has play

offside front brake backing plate

Pass 1 Mar 2021 178,606 miles

minor oil leak present

Pass 24 Feb 2020 177,281 miles

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

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

Rear rigid pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 175,297 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 172,923 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 169,425 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 24 Feb 2016 163,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 159,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake pedal has slight travel

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 159,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake pedal has slight travel

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber cracking(front)

nearside rear childseat

Pass 14 Mar 2013 151,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Fail 14 Mar 2013 151,794 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 21 Feb 2012 149,205 miles

advise closer inspection or new steering rack has restricted movemen to o/s

n/s/f seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 21 Feb 2011 146,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 139,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 139,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 133,070 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2009 133,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,117 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 131,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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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H756 PAH is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H756 PAH, 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 H756 PAH registered?

H756 PAH is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H756 PAH safe to buy?

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