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J976 EVG

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 EVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 124,165 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 123,275 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 123,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 122,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 122,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2022 121,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 120,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 120,253 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 120,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 119,199 miles

Early signs of corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs of Corrosion Throughout Vehicle Under Body

Fail 1 Jun 2018 117,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs of Corrosion Throughout Vehicle Under Body

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 113,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 110,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 110,765 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 106,279 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 106,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 105,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,184 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 102,989 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 May 2012 102,989 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 May 2011 99,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 96,998 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 94,840 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,810 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 89,782 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,132 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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J976 EVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J976 EVG, 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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J976 EVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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