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AJ03 WLM

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,200 mi
Last recorded86,200 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 86,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 133,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,819 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 117,816 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 61,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,112 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 100,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,366 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2022 40,365 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,923 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,696 miles

Engine Cover and Under Tray Fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,116 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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AJ03 WLM is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 35,460 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 AJ03 WLM, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ03 WLM is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 October 2018.

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