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J659 GUF

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,841 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,070 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 63,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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J659 GUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J659 GUF, 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 J659 GUF registered?

J659 GUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J659 GUF safe to buy?

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