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J490 UPY

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,263 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,267 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,853 miles

fuel pipes corroding,

Fail 8 Apr 2006 79,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J490 UPY is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J490 UPY, 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 J490 UPY registered?

J490 UPY is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J490 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 UPY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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