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BU18 PBF

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 PBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 21,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 17,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 13,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 13,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 10,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 7,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 4,243 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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BU18 PBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU18 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU18 PBF?

You can check the full history of BU18 PBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU18 PBF registered?

BU18 PBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 PBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 PBF have outstanding finance?

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