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J323 XAW

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 XAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 139,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Small hole in inner arch/sill no strength lost (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 135,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 132,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 132,032 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 132,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,610 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,136 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 131,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 130,728 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake cable broke on rbt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 130,469 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 128,855 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 127,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 125,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 117,061 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 117,061 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 110,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 105,195 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 99,227 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 99,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J323 XAW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J323 XAW, 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 J323 XAW registered?

J323 XAW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J323 XAW safe to buy?

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