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C5 SSL

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 124,889 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking small pipe onto fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,008 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 124,008 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 158,491 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 158,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 158,328 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers Streaky

Offside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 154,974 miles

Central Front Oil leak sump ()

Nearside Front to rear pipes have missing clip. But still secure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 154,961 miles

Fuel pipe leaking and filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 147,314 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 147,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,727 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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C5 SSL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 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 C5 SSL, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 SSL registered?

C5 SSL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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