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J236 RBD

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,728 mi
Last recorded142,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 142,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 142,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 141,381 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 140,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 140,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 139,508 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 139,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 136,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 135,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 135,844 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 129,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 129,249 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 124,757 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 109,014 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 99,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J236 RBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J236 RBD, 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 J236 RBD registered?

J236 RBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J236 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J236 RBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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