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J543 YLS

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,344 mi
Last recorded145,344 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 145,344 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 145,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,645 miles

horn could be better

Pass 25 Jan 2018 143,289 miles

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 141,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 139,914 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 139,821 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,870 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 133,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 117,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 117,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,318 miles

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

nearside rear brake effort could be better but is acceptable

Fail 6 Jul 2010 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 101,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 98,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 94,892 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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J543 YLS 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 61.9%.

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 J543 YLS, 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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J543 YLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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