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J75 LFW

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,786 mi
Last recorded117,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 115,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 115,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 112,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front brake ferrals slightly corredd

nearside front break pipe slightly inesecure under bonnet

Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,598 miles

Center mirror missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f baker ferral slight corroded

this car has a lot of geneal corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 111,598 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f baker ferral slight corroded

this car has a lot of geneal corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 104,145 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r outer cable damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,085 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 93,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 93,556 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 89,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

all suspension components are getting quite rusty

slight petrol smell from rear but no leaks visible

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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J75 LFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J75 LFW, 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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J75 LFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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