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J668 LNV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,903 mi
Last recorded111,903 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 LNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 111,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 110,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,347 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 110,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 110,113 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective ENGINE BADLY MISFIRING (8.2.1.1 (a))

Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification ALL FOUR STRUTS INCORRECTLY SET UP (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated JACKING POINT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Additional braking device obviously defective BRAKE SHIELD MAKING CONTACT WITH DISC (1.1.19 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking RIGID PIPE INTO FUEL CANISTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT FREEPLAY DETECTED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 110,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 108,485 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 108,485 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 106,685 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 106,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 101,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 94,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 93,992 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J668 LNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J668 LNV, 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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J668 LNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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