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L590 TBR

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,299 mi
Last recorded132,299 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 TBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 132,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat back not in vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2012 132,286 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat back not in vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2011 129,930 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

underbody components rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,930 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

underbody components rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2011 129,930 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 126,429 miles

Front o/s c/v boot starting to leak.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 126,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front o/s c/v boot starting to leak.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 124,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 114,022 miles

the rear anti roll bar clips are hand made.i have made a decision that they are funcional and do there job satisfactory

Fail 12 Jun 2008 113,639 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 107,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 107,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 103,519 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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L590 TBR is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L590 TBR, 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.

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L590 TBR is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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