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G161 VKL

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 VKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 82,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 82,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 82,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 81,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 80,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,993 miles

rear brake pipes corroding(above axle beam)

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,730 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,940 miles

body kit covering outer sill panels unable to inspect outer sill panels

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,430 miles

movement in nearside and offside front seat adjustable runners

nearside and offside front brake judder

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear slight brake judder

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,101 miles

NSR AND OSR WHEEL BRGS NOISY IN ROTATION

OIL LEAK FROM OS DIFF OIL SEAL

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,653 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,958 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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G161 VKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G161 VKL, 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 G161 VKL registered?

G161 VKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 June 1990.

Is G161 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 VKL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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