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A23 BYC

2015 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco53,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Ofside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Ofside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 72,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,303 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 65,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,596 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 48,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 29,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm ! (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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A23 BYC is a 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 53,198 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 A23 BYC, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 BYC registered?

A23 BYC is a 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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