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J345 GWV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,130 mi
Last recorded137,130 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 137,130 miles

slight leak from mid section of exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2018 130,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 116,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,327 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,450 miles

Off side head lamp cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 111,450 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side head lamp cracked

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,695 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under car has surface rust, poss been standing. ok for mot.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,706 miles

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under car has surface rust, poss been standing. ok for mot.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

clutch heavy

fan belt perished

off side rear has been repaired

rear seat belt has been replaced with an aftermarket type

steering heavy

Fail 13 Mar 2008 104,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

clutch heavy

fan belt perished

off side rear has been repaired

rear seat belt has been replaced with an aftermarket type

steering heavy

Fail 28 Feb 2008 104,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 107,739 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracks in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

rear suspension springs corroding

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,739 miles

cracks in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

rear suspension springs corroding

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advance corosion to offside rear brake pipe

advance wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

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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J345 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J345 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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J345 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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