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J861 KAE

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,710 mi
Last recorded58,710 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 KAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,759 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 56,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,290 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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J861 KAE is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 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 J861 KAE, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J861 KAE registered?

J861 KAE is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is J861 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J861 KAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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