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J70 LYO

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 LYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,956 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wish bone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 88,758 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearings and tyres (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wish bone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,144 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone rear bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 17kg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 19kg (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 63,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 17kg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 19kg (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,099 miles

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

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))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels and n/s/f slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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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J70 LYO is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J70 LYO, 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

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What year was J70 LYO registered?

J70 LYO is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is J70 LYO safe to buy?

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