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H96 GPM

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,046 mi
Last recorded24,046 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 GPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 24,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 23,999 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 23,960 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,842 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 23,834 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 23,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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H96 GPM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H96 GPM, 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 H96 GPM registered?

H96 GPM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H96 GPM safe to buy?

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