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H948 XUM

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,140 mi
Last recorded148,140 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,886 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 137,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2022 120,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 119,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body has under seal both sides front to back and across all suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2019

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body has under seal both sides front to back and across all suspension components

Pass 5 May 2018 119,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 119,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,221 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 116,763 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 116,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 116,328 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 116,327 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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H948 XUM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H948 XUM, 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 H948 XUM registered?

H948 XUM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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