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J350 GWV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,644 mi
Last recorded172,644 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ350 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 172,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 172,643 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2022 172,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 172,548 miles

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

General rusting underside suspension for age of vehicle.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 172,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,112 miles

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

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

corrosion in fuel pipe from tank

petrol smell from vehicle but no leak detected

Pass 13 Aug 2015 171,607 miles

corrosion in front suspension arms

Fail 29 Jun 2015 171,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion in front suspension arms

Pass 9 Jul 2014 171,161 miles

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

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

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

front suspenion corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2014 171,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front suspenion corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2009 168,509 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 168,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 145,053 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 145,053 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,817 miles

front brake pads down to limit check and replace as necessary

Fail 25 Jun 2007 123,816 miles

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

front brake pads down to limit check and replace as necessary

Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,786 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 100,786 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slight play.......o/s/f flexi hose starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J350 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J350 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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J350 GWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 March 1992.

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