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J486 VPY

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,116 mi
Last recorded103,116 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe clip to offside front hose broken

nearside front hose inscure

Fail 23 Aug 2011 102,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe clip to offside front hose broken

nearside front hose inscure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,348 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 82,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,375 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 75,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 75,551 miles

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

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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J486 VPY is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J486 VPY, 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 J486 VPY registered?

J486 VPY is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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