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AK60 AEL

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,884 mi
Last recorded141,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco77,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,454 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 30 Jan 2025 136,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to be detected

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 124,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Jan 2024 124,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2022 111,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,327 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,891 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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AK60 AEL is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK60 AEL, 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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AK60 AEL is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 October 2010.

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