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K956 XNV

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,686 mi
Last recorded168,686 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK956 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 168,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 156,021 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills shields

Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,103 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 153,087 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 151,645 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 148,036 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

unable to check condition of outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 143,439 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

unable to check condition of outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 141,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 134,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 126,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 125,669 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,948 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,803 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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K956 XNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K956 XNV, 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 K956 XNV registered?

K956 XNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 November 1992.

Is K956 XNV safe to buy?

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