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H79 ELL

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,101 mi
Last recorded157,101 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 157,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,503 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 153,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 150,253 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 150,224 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but system secure

Fail 13 Jan 2018 150,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking in treads

coolant low

Pass 15 Feb 2017 150,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 149,047 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 149,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 146,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 146,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 143,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 141,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 138,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 133,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 132,699 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 132,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 131,592 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 131,592 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H79 ELL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H79 ELL, 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 H79 ELL registered?

H79 ELL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H79 ELL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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