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R70 LMF

2020 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,409 mi
Last recorded51,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 LMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,409 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 51,409 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 177,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 177,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 35,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 167,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 167,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 29,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 26,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 150,074 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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 150,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,022 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlight and poor pattern

Fail 2 Mar 2022 137,022 miles

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

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

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

condensation in n/s headlight and poor pattern

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s/f both inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine /turbo pipe /drain/feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 128,173 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 113,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,480 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,324 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

TYRES WEARING LOW ON MARKERS

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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R70 LMF is a 2020 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R70 LMF, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R70 LMF is a 2020 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 August 2020.

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