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G160 MCL

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 MCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2023 138,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 135,341 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 134,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,070 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 134,048 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 134,022 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes front and rear greased

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes front and rear greased

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 133,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 125,339 miles

front pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 123,378 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 123,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 120,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 117,425 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 117,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 112,595 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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G160 MCL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 G160 MCL, 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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G160 MCL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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