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J357 RRJ

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

184,945 mi
Last recorded184,945 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 RRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 184,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 183,058 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 179,643 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2018 179,629 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 176,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 173,269 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and starting to deteriorate (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 170,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 166,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 163,025 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

rear exhaust box starting to deterirate

Pass 20 Aug 2012 159,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 157,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 153,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 148,058 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 145,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 140,857 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 137,082 miles

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

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

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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J357 RRJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J357 RRJ, 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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J357 RRJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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