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BU14 SXJ

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 SXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,549 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 104,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,090 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,805 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 82,767 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 31 Aug 2021 71,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,492 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 51,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2018 26,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2017 22,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on faces (3.5.1i)

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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BU14 SXJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU14 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 SXJ registered?

BU14 SXJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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