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J739 PWL

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,382 mi
Last recorded127,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ739 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 127,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 125,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 123,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 118,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under of car under sealed

Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,770 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded (behind rear wheels)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 116,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,785 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Pass 20 May 2008 103,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 101,529 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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J739 PWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J739 PWL, 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 J739 PWL registered?

J739 PWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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