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BJ05 TAG

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,367 mi
Last recorded175,367 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 175,367 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 5 Jun 2025 163,189 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 163,189 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,747 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 148,652 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,063 miles

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

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

n/s front daytime running light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2022 108,220 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,725 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,418 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,447 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 31,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJ05 TAG is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ05 TAG, 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 BJ05 TAG registered?

BJ05 TAG is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 November 2014.

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