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J954 NTM

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

262,959 mi
Last recorded262,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ954 NTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 262,959 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

plastic covers fitted to body sill panels and wheel arches

slight engine oil loss

Pass 3 Jul 2017 262,845 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front some engine oil loss

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear some damage to light cluster

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has cut in it but no cords showing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2016 262,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil loss.

somewear in steering rack mechanism.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 262,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil loss.

fuel stains on fuel tank.

somewear in steering rack mechanism.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 261,245 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low.

plastic covers fitted to body sill panels.

some distortion of rear tyres.

somewear in steering rack mechanism.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 254,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer rubber mount part split.

plastic covers fitted to body sill panels.

some distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 248,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

front wiper rubbers showing signs of wear

some fading of rear number plate lamps

Pass 26 Jun 2012 244,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 244,277 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 237,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

suspected front suspension wear, nothing found at time of test, further investigation required.

Fail 31 May 2011 237,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

suspected front suspension wear, nothing found at time of test, further investigation required.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 229,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 226,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offisde rear sturts in an advanced state of corrosion

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

steering free play on limit

Pass 26 Jun 2008 218,677 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear foot brake has a low reading your rear brake may need adjustment or repair

some damage to offside front tyre inner wall

some engine oil loss

some free play in steering rack not excesive at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2007 207,502 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full inspection of outer body sill panals not possible covers fitted

n/s hand brake cable outer casing corroded

slight play ion steering rack arm ball and sockets

Pass 29 Jun 2006 198,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake travel on limit.

oil leak

some damage to nearside handbrake cable.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 198,166 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

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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J954 NTM is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J954 NTM, 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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J954 NTM is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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