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1974 JA

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,091 mi
Last recorded80,091 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco77,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1974 JA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 80,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 80,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,310 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 67,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,801 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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1974 JA is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 77,683 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 1974 JA, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1974 JA registered?

1974 JA is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is 1974 JA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1974 JA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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