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H978 XCA

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,814 mi
Last recorded123,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,814 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering arm boot slightly split

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 120,965 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front STEERING RACK GAITOR SLIGHT SPLIT

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH BACK BOX MOUNTINGS PERISHED/SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,353 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,337 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,980 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor fitted to windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake securing clip corroded/snapped & cable slightly insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure outer bush securing bracket snapped & insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor fitted to windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake securing clip corroded/snapped & cable slightly insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,460 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,727 miles

Front windows tinted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,457 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear passenger seats removed

Roll bar fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Steering column gather split

backbox has slight leak

general underbody corrosion

sport/off road seat fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,569 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre wall but cords not showing

exhaust rubbers split

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

o/s/ inner main beam light out

Fail 7 Mar 2012 99,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre wall but cords not showing

exhaust rubbers split

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

o/s/ inner main beam light out

Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,333 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

There is a large oil leak from the engine via the suspension to the O/S/F brake!

Fail 21 Oct 2010 97,333 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

There is a large oil leak from the engine via the suspension to the O/S/F brake!

Fail 14 Oct 2010 97,327 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

There is a large oil leak from the engine via the suspension to the O/S/F brake!

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,001 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 93,994 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 87,254 miles

inner flitches heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,994 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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H978 XCA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H978 XCA, 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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H978 XCA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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