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G480 EGM

1994 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,783 mi
Last recorded138,783 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 138,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,766 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 136,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 134,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,245 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 131,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 131,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 120,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,749 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,824 miles

Advise slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 98,060 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 98,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,663 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 96,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G480 EGM is a 1994 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G480 EGM, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G480 EGM is a 1994 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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