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J151 UOL

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,466 mi
Last recorded202,466 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 UOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 202,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 202,262 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 202,249 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 202,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 201,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 200,160 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 200,144 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 198,896 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 198,896 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 198,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 193,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 193,961 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 189,699 miles

battery insecure

centre exhaust silencer loose and slight leak

very slight movement in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 189,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

centre exhaust silencer loose and slight leak

very slight movement in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 189,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 179,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 168,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 167,573 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 158,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 152,212 miles

CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING.

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT TILT FORWARD.

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

REAR TYRES OLD AND CRACKING.

REAR'FLEXI' BRAKE HOSES CORRODED.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 147,596 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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J151 UOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J151 UOL, 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 J151 UOL registered?

J151 UOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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