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BJ14 EJL

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 EJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 108,088 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 108,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner shoulders and close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 102,242 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner shoulders and close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 93,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,946 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 74,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 69,225 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 69,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,587 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 56,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner primary groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,662 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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BJ14 EJL is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ14 EJL, 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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BJ14 EJL is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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