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J336 GWV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,368 mi
Last recorded196,368 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ336 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 196,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks at engine

Fail 21 Sep 2015 196,359 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks at engine

Pass 22 Sep 2014 188,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 188,692 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 188,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust corroded

insecure wiring under dashboard

insecure wiring underbonnet

oil leak at engine area

side skirts covering both outer sills

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 188,686 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust corroded

insecure wiring underbonnet

oil leak at engine area

side skirts covering both outer sills

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 184,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 173,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner head lamp has damage to glass

outer plastic covers fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 25 Sep 2008 173,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner head lamp has damage to glass

outer plastic covers fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Jun 2007 162,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 152,469 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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J336 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J336 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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J336 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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