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A23 LXT

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,573 mi
Last recorded122,573 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 122,573 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 136,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,277 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 121,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 121,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,095 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 116,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 May 2023 101,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 101,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 89,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,862 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 96,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,814 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,812 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,925 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 77,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NOT BENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,116 miles

Emissions too clean to be measured

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,829 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 32,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,130 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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A23 LXT is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 LXT, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 LXT registered?

A23 LXT is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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