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AL05 OWS

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 OWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under vehicle covered in mud

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge ( NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge ( NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,095 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))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 6 Nov 2025 101,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,915 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 49,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,213 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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AL05 OWS is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AL05 OWS, 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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What year was AL05 OWS registered?

AL05 OWS is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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