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J28 LFR

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 75,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 71,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,713 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE FOULING ON N/S/R SUSPENSION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,664 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 69,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 69,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,958 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 68,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,024 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,339 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J28 LFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J28 LFR, 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 J28 LFR registered?

J28 LFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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