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G181 SBA

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 SBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 140,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,080 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 140,080 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 139,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 137,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 133,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 129,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,889 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre mirror missing

front discs corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 122,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

MUD & SNOW VAN TYRES FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 105,850 miles

rear parking brake performance just over minimal requirement of 16% ( recorded at 17% )

Fail 15 May 2007 105,848 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2006 103,721 miles

front brakes binding slightly †o/s/f shock absorber damp/ferrules corroded on brake pipes

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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G181 SBA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G181 SBA, 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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G181 SBA is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 February 1990.

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