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G232 MNV

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 MNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main brake pipe to rear close to drive shaft ? advise to be routed behind steering rack , (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 86,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component missing anti roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 81,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lowered (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 80,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,678 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe (7.2.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,678 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 70,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside screenwashers weak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

near side front washer poor

off side rear brake and handbrake lower effort

suspension corrosion - plastic oversills

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,256 miles

corrosion inc suspension,front metal brake pipes,rear flexible hoses metal unions,fuel pipes etc (can not check sills plastic sill covers)

n/s/r exhaust bracket close to suspension

rear footbrake lowish effort

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,894 miles

Oil leak

corrosion inc crear coil springs,fuel pipes,plastic sill covers.

corrosion metal brake pipes & rear flexible hose unions ,rear brake effort lower suggest brake check/overhaul.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,275 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,765 miles

exhaust corrosion small leak = paste used

near side and off side rear brake hose ferrules corrosion

plastic oversills

start of corrosion metal brake and fuel pipes

Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,753 miles

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

exhaust corrosion small leak = paste used

near side and off side rear brake hose ferrules corrosion

plastic oversills

start of corrosion metal brake and fuel pipes

Fail 14 Feb 2007 66,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,308 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,706 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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G232 MNV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G232 MNV, 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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G232 MNV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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