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X23 REJ

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,950 mi
Last recorded26,950 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 REJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 60,984 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 60,414 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose All Bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 21,139 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 21,138 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 50,960 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 13,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 44,071 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 12,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 35,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 35,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 10,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 26,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 22,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 9,426 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 9,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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X23 REJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X23 REJ, 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 X23 REJ?

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What year was X23 REJ registered?

X23 REJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 December 2018.

Is X23 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 REJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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