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J483 MKJ

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,613 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 88,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 May 2024 86,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2023 84,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,309 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,979 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,187 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 97,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,696 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 92,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 82,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front brakes showing slight bind on roller brake test

clutch pedal sticking when depressed

unable to inspect outersills and wheel arches due to plasic body kit

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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J483 MKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J483 MKJ, 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 J483 MKJ registered?

J483 MKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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