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J24 HFG

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,502 mi
Last recorded242,502 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 HFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 242,502 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 238,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 238,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 238,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 238,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 233,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 233,205 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills inner (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 233,171 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion both sills inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 231,143 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 231,123 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted limiting inspection

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

oil leaking from engine engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Dec 2015 227,477 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 224,343 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 222,076 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 222,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 216,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 202,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 154,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 172,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 164,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 164,736 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 154,966 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 154,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 147,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J24 HFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J24 HFG, 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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J24 HFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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