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G233 RRS

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 RRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,017 miles

Front Registration Plate is cracked.

Minor Play in Both Rear Wheel Bearings.

N/S CV Joint has minor wear.

N/S/F Wheel Bearing has minor play.

O/S Reversing Lamp is inoperative.

O/S Steering Rack Boot is starting to split.

O/S/F Tyre, inner edge is starting to split, replace soon, borderline to failure.

Rear Tyre sidewalls are starting to split.

Steering Rack Mounting Bushes are worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,880 miles

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,880 miles

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

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,611 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,611 miles

Coolant leak

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,885 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play nearside front rack arm

Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play nearside front rack arm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 77,076 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror damaged slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2008 75,442 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror damaged slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2007 75,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,919 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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G233 RRS is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G233 RRS, 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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G233 RRS is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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