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J47 EAU

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

144,030 mi
Last recorded144,030 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 EAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 144,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 144,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO too high @ 7.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 140,515 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 140,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Chaffing on fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022
Fail 15 Dec 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle loose

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 + too long (1.1.11 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 138,539 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear plus excessivley long (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle loose

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 135,270 miles

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

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

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2017 135,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play o/s track rod arm inner joint worn as it joins rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,067 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering operation feels rough

Pass 30 Jul 2015 125,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 118,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,660 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 98,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,384 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 94,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 85,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,341 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 77,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 70,602 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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J47 EAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 J47 EAU, 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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J47 EAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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