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J188 NGV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

254,208 mi
Last recorded254,208 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 NGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 254,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 253,687 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 253,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 253,407 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 253,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 252,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 252,408 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 252,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 252,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 251,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 251,602 miles

slight corrosion on both rear sills

Fail 28 Nov 2017 251,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion on both rear sills

Pass 21 Nov 2016 251,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 251,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 250,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 250,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 248,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 246,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 246,054 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 246,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 240,287 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake and clutch rubbers worn

corroded blisters front sub-frame

n/s/f brake slighty binding

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Fail 1 May 2008 228,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

o/s/f sub frame started to corroded on surface

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 1 May 2008 228,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

o/s/f sub frame started to corroded on surface

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 3 May 2007 218,977 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

outer sills have plastic covers fitted over sills

rear brake hoses ferrules started to corroded

stone chips front screen

Pass 8 May 2006 206,867 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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J188 NGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J188 NGV, 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 J188 NGV registered?

J188 NGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 July 1992.

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The MOT history for J188 NGV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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