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J251 KCX

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,739 mi
Last recorded131,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 KCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filer neck corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil light flashing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 131,739 miles

Oil light flashing

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filer neck corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 126,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

oil light flashing

Fail 28 May 2013 126,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

oil light flashing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 125,564 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 125,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 122,386 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 122,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 113,913 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 113,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 106,393 miles

Both front wipers split at ends

N/S Mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight exhaust blow at jionts

Fail 16 Feb 2008 106,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both front wipers split at ends

N/S Mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight exhaust blow at jionts

Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,693 miles

No Plate starting to fade

O/S/R Road spring looks worn

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Slight play in N/S/F top mtg

Slight play in both rear wheel brgs

slight roughness in N/S/R wheel brg

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 82,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/Front steel brake pipe starting to corrode

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

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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J251 KCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J251 KCX, 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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J251 KCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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