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J849 LBB

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 LBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 155,429 miles

bind nearside rear brake

rear tyres worn low

suspension lowered

Pass 8 Aug 2013 155,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper slightly smearing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 151,049 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly fouling

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 21 Dec 2010 151,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear brake hoses slightly fouling

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 18 Nov 2009 150,522 miles

front tyres very low.

oil leak.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 134,873 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread low.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 134,873 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low.

oil leak.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 134,721 miles

oil leak.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 130,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 122,134 miles

Oil leak

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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J849 LBB is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J849 LBB, 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 J849 LBB registered?

J849 LBB is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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