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H779 FEA

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,077 mi
Last recorded103,077 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 FEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,368 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 101,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,269 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,269 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,142 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak around bottom of engine ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,910 miles

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

offside front sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,250 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

driver seat tilt inop

fuel smell from around cap area seal appears to be ok

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,621 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

drivers seat tilt inop

fuel smell from around cap area seal appears to be ok

rear tailpipe hanger starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,800 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 93,753 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damp stains around gearbox

damp stains around sump

gear selector shaft boot perishing

slight leak from offside outer cv boot

Pass 29 May 2012 92,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

drivers seat does not fold forward

gear selector boot perished

slight leak from o/s outer cv boot

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,344 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,872 miles

NSF flexi brake hose grommet missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes pump to tank corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2010 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

NSF flexi brake hose grommet missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes pump to tank corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 84,904 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 724,929 miles

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

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

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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H779 FEA is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H779 FEA, 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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What year was H779 FEA registered?

H779 FEA is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 May 1991.

Is H779 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H779 FEA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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