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J392 HDS

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,396 mi
Last recorded98,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 HDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 94,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,387 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,025 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear box outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,889 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 93,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,665 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,243 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill and wheel arch covers.

passenger seat frame mountings worn

Fail 29 Jul 2008 91,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

passenger seat frame mountings worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,084 miles

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

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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J392 HDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 J392 HDS, 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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J392 HDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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