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J865 SVT

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,339 mi
Last recorded171,339 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ865 SVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 171,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 171,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 165,901 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 165,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,933 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 156,737 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 156,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 147,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,167 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 139,167 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 129,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 119,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 112,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 107,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 102,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 98,107 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 96,861 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 96,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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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J865 SVT is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J865 SVT, 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 J865 SVT registered?

J865 SVT is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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