1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · F488 JCG
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 108,249 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F488 JCG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 108,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F488 JCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco (F488 JCG) between November 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
F488 JCG Mileage History
- 01/11/200699,508 mi
- 01/11/200699,508 mi
- 31/10/200799,520 mi+12 mi
- 31/10/200799,520 mi
- 06/11/2008104,753 mi+5,233 mi
- 07/11/2008104,753 mi
- 20/07/2010111,320 mi+6,567 mi
- 21/07/2010111,320 mi
- 16/09/2014111,543 mi+223 mi
- 18/09/2014111,544 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/2015111,918 mi+374 mi
- 17/03/2017112,172 mi+254 mi
- 02/05/2018115,919 mi+3,747 mi
- 09/05/2018115,919 mi
- 21/10/2019117,332 mi+1,413 mi
- 25/10/2019117,332 mi
- 23/12/2021117,333 mi+1 mi
- 23/12/2021117,333 mi
- 16/12/2022117,335 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/2022117,335 mi
- 09/05/2024117,378 mi+43 mi
- 03/06/2025117,387 mi+9 mi
- 29/05/2026108,249 mi-9,138 mi
Average of roughly 447 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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