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701 R

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco77,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration701 R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,074 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 67,073 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 61,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 54,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in corner of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 42,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in corner of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,767 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rears wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,793 miles

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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701 R is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 701 R, 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 701 R registered?

701 R is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is 701 R safe to buy?

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