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J272 XBL

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,989 mi
Last recorded168,989 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 XBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 168,989 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 167,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 166,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 166,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 166,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 166,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 165,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 165,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 165,613 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 165,561 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 164,942 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 164,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 164,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 163,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 162,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 161,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 160,218 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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J272 XBL is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J272 XBL, 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 J272 XBL registered?

J272 XBL is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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