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J169 PFD

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 PFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,176 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,176 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured end mounting bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,864 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 91,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,833 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 88,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 88,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 84,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,034 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 81,234 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 81,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 80,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 80,882 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 78,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 78,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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J169 PFD is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J169 PFD, 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 J169 PFD registered?

J169 PFD is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J169 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J169 PFD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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