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J420 OJU

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,618 mi
Last recorded159,618 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 OJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 159,618 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 157,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 151,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 151,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 151,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,992 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 150,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 150,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE STICKING

Pass 21 Oct 2015 150,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 150,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 150,547 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 150,538 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 150,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 144,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 138,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 126,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 117,321 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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J420 OJU 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 83.3%.

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 J420 OJU, 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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What year was J420 OJU registered?

J420 OJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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