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J578 KNH

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,156 mi
Last recorded187,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 187,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2014 187,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing

plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 184,506 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Unable to see outer sills as vehicle has plastic side skirts

Pass 3 Apr 2012 179,585 miles

Side skirt covers fitted so unable to see condition of sills

Fail 27 Mar 2012 179,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer 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)

Offside front brake disc shield insecure

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

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

Side skirt covers fitted so unable to see condition of sills

Pass 24 Nov 2010 175,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to see sills as they are plastic side skirts

Pass 19 Oct 2009 168,452 miles

Both outer sills covered with plastic covers ?

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 163,082 miles

Advise on excessive size of pedel pads

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 157,063 miles

Lower starter / engine mounting bolt missing †lower rear bell housing bolt not right in

Pass 24 Oct 2006 149,660 miles

Bellhousing bolts loose & missing

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 149,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bellhousing bolts loose & missing

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 142,580 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J578 KNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J578 KNH, 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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J578 KNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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