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J222 KDM

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,371 mi
Last recorded169,371 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco77,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 KDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 169,371 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 169,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 164,532 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 157,568 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 157,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 48,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 149,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,048 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 24,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 134,827 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 134,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 19,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,988 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,909 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.5 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6 mill (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,269 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,618 miles

eml fault pressant at time off test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,342 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(front discs & pads wearing thin 80% worn)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(front discs & pads wearing thin 80% worn)

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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J222 KDM is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 77,683 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 J222 KDM, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J222 KDM is a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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