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YK14 ELX

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,129 mi
Last recorded183,129 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 183,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 167,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 151,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 151,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 133,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 90,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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YK14 ELX is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK14 ELX, 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 YK14 ELX registered?

YK14 ELX is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YK14 ELX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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