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G248 NYG

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,223 mi
Last recorded56,223 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG248 NYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 56,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,212 miles

reverse light u/s

Fail 9 Nov 2023 56,212 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advise * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advise * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light u/s

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,111 miles

Rear Reverse lamps inop

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,105 miles

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,102 miles

Rear Reverse lamps inop

Fail 17 Jul 2019 56,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Reverse lamps inop

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,875 miles

right rear inner arch corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 55,477 miles

left front tyre tread worn on edge

right front tyre sidewall damaged

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2012 54,919 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 54,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 53,618 miles

righr front tyre sidewall damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 May 2010 52,562 miles

right front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 51,278 miles

right front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 49,942 miles

sill mouldings fitted

top strut mounts play

Pass 17 May 2007 48,147 miles

Exhaust blow from rear joint

Hole in rear silencer

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

Sill Extention fitted

Fail 17 May 2007 48,143 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Hole in rear silencer

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

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

Sill Extentions fitted

Pass 18 May 2006 46,297 miles

hole in rear box

rear flexi hose ends corroded

top strut mounts play

Fail 18 May 2006 46,297 miles

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

hole in rear box

rear flexi hose ends corroded

top strut mounts play

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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G248 NYG is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G248 NYG, 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 G248 NYG registered?

G248 NYG is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G248 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G248 NYG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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