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G224 OCW

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,779 mi
Last recorded92,779 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 OCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 92,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 92,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,495 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 86,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,931 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2007 83,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 83,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 81,773 miles

Advise n/s/f shock absorber damp

Advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Advise o/s hand brake cable corroded and split

Advise rear axle bushes starting to perish

Advise slight play in steering column

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear brakes poor efficiency

nail in tyre

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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G224 OCW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G224 OCW, 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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G224 OCW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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