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J813 DPW

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ813 DPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 134,409 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,354 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 133,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 130,191 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 125,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 119,576 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,098 miles

parking brak e requirements only just met

Fail 24 Oct 2013 108,077 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,677 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,225 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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J813 DPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J813 DPW, 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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J813 DPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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