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H830 PSX

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH830 PSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 88,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,020 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol pipes corroded

petrol tank very rusty at filler neck

Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,692 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol pipes corroded

petrol tank very rusty at filler neck

Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,120 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 77,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,671 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 67,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice corriosion on front and rear brake hose ferrules

advice corrision on suspension parts

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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H830 PSX is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H830 PSX, 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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H830 PSX is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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