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J579 UEW

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,447 mi
Last recorded122,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 UEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 May 2014 122,385 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 8 May 2013 118,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 164,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 161,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 160,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 149,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 125,949 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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J579 UEW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J579 UEW, 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 J579 UEW registered?

J579 UEW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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