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J316 NNV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,991 mi
Last recorded121,991 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 NNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,840 miles

play in osf rack end

fuel filler neck corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jun 2019 119,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck corroding

play in osf rack end

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 115,305 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

osr shock absorber moist

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,140 miles

fuel pipes corroded

wishbones rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,626 miles

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle coroding within perscribed areas

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,755 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle rusty in perscribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,243 miles

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

n.s.f tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,095 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

front discs are worn

front exhaust pipe is corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 105,079 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

front discs are worn

front exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 102,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise brake pipe corrosion and fuel pipe corrosion started in places

Advise front brake discs pitted

Advise front suspension arms corroded

Advise offside rear brake grabbing

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,605 miles

All flexiable hose ferrules slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,569 miles

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

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

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

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

All flexiable hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 97,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,432 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 94,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,610 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding??

Fail 11 Apr 2007 89,575 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroding

fuel tank shows signs of previous leakage but not leaking at present

Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,581 miles

Front and rear brake pipes getting very rusty

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

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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J316 NNV 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 65.2%.

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 J316 NNV, 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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J316 NNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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