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J556 WAW

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 WAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 82,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 82,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 82,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 81,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 81,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,304 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 80,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,380 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 77,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,565 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,004 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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J556 WAW 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 85.7%.

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 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 J556 WAW, 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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J556 WAW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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