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J334 GWV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,924 mi
Last recorded133,924 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ334 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,924 miles

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

underside has extensive surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,916 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underside has extensive surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 128,605 miles

Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,732 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 124,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 124,287 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 128,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel bearing grease caps not fitted due to alloy wheels

Fail 17 May 2008 128,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,206 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 119,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 117,145 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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J334 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J334 GWV, 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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J334 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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