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J120 JEU

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,743 mi
Last recorded92,743 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,579 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,100 miles

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

rear service brake low effort

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,150 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 87,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 85,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,221 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 84,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 82,336 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 74,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 74,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check outer sills vehicle has plastic covers fitted

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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J120 JEU is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 115,454 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 J120 JEU, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J120 JEU registered?

J120 JEU is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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