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H950 XFM

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,242 mi
Last recorded145,242 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 XFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 145,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 143,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 143,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 141,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 140,694 miles

Front Brake backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,714 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 139,025 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 139,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,340 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 137,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 136,646 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 135,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 132,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 130,296 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 128,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 126,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 125,262 miles

Drivers door hinges slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 123,666 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 122,449 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 122,449 miles

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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H950 XFM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H950 XFM, 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 H950 XFM registered?

H950 XFM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H950 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H950 XFM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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