MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking
play in nearside rack knuckle
rear number plate deteriorating
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking
play in nearside rack knuckle
rear number plate deteriorating
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J278 PFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J278 PFC, 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 J278 PFC registered?
J278 PFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 May 1992.
Is J278 PFC safe to buy?
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