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BU61 AND

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 AND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 79,674 miles

Coolant leak coming from the radiator area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from the turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 79,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak coming from the radiator area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from the turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pan Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pan Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 73,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pan Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pan Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,711 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 64,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge where tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge where tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 50,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,774 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 44,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

wipers not checked

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,013 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

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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BU61 AND is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU61 AND, 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 BU61 AND registered?

BU61 AND is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 October 2014.

Is BU61 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU61 AND shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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