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J892 LBG

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 LBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 154,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 154,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 152,339 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 151,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 151,682 miles

o/s rear brake pipe in a rusty condition

Fail 14 Mar 2014 151,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s rear brake pipe in a rusty condition

Pass 13 Dec 2012 146,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 143,123 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 143,115 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 136,286 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 136,286 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 114,904 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 114,904 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 129,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 129,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 123,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 110,839 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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J892 LBG is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J892 LBG, 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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J892 LBG is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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