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H766 EGB

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 EGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,924 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 67,924 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,262 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,262 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,239 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,169 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp slit causing slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,822 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor twisted

slight leak from power steering

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,870 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

play in both front w/bearings//movement in both front shockers//rocker cover leaking oil//o/s/f steering gaitor twisted//exhaust leak at centre

Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,657 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 60,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 59,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,563 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,029 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,596 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 48,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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H766 EGB is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H766 EGB, 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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H766 EGB is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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