1989 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · G131 EHG
1989 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 103,438 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G131 EHG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 103,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G131 EHG Mileage History
- 18/01/2023103,420 mi
- 18/01/2023103,420 mi
- 29/05/2024103,437 mi+17 mi
- 30/05/2024103,438 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G131 EHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco (G131 EHG) between January 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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