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K460 BRP

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,022 mi
Last recorded135,022 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK460 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,022 miles

Fuel filler pipe very close to tyre, but not fouling.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 135,022 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe very close to tyre, but not fouling.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner side very close to fuel filler neck signs of fouling when driven

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

all underbody and suspension components heavily wax oiled

Fail 19 Sep 2024 133,786 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner side very close to fuel filler neck signs of fouling when driven

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

all underbody and suspension components heavily wax oiled

Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall very close to fuel filler neck with signs of fowling when driven

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body and suspension covered in heavy underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2022 131,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,684 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,860 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 125,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,687 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 123,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 121,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 118,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 112,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 112,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,893 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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K460 BRP is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 120,148 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 K460 BRP, 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 33 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 K460 BRP registered?

K460 BRP is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K460 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K460 BRP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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