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G261 VGE

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,351 mi
Last recorded3,351 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 VGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 3,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 3,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 3,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 2,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 2,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 2,916 miles

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

both no.plate lights are dull.

interior mirror is insecure.

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on both sidewalls/wearing on inner and outer edges also has low tread.

offside and nearside main brake pipes from front to rear are corroded in various places.

offside rear shocker body is corroded.

various brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion and pitting.

various parts of underbody is corroding/various mechanical items are corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 2,916 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both no.plate lights are dull.

interior mirror is insecure.

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on both sidewalls/wearing on inner and outer edges also has low tread.

offside and nearside main brake pipes from front to rear are corroded in various places.

offside rear shocker body is corroded.

various brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion and pitting.

various parts of underbody is corroding/various mechanical items are corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 2,889 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 2,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 2,854 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 2,854 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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G261 VGE is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G261 VGE, 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 G261 VGE registered?

G261 VGE is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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