2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · R31 CCO

The vehicle passed the latest MOT on 28 August 2025 at 107,034 miles, indicating it met the minimum standards at that point, but the preceding test on 27 August 2025 revealed binding rear brakes and a severely deteriorated off‑side front anti‑roll bar ball joint dust cover, showing that recent remedial work may have been required and that underlying suspension and brake issues persist. Over the 9‑year span from the 2016 test at 49,014 miles to the 2025 test at 107,034 miles the vehicle has accumulated roughly 58,000 miles, averaging about 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 16‑year‑old car. The data show steady increments with no prolonged periods of inactivity, though the identical mileage on consecutive tests in August 2025 suggests a retest rather than new mileage, and the 2020‑2021 interval shows only a 6,500‑mile increase over a year, indicating consistent use rather than sporadic low‑kilometre operation. Buyer inspection points: The repeated failures on anti‑roll bar ball joint dust covers, suspension arm pins and bushes, and rear brake binding indicate that the suspension linkage and brake calipers are wear‑prone; a thorough visual and functional check of the front and rear suspension components, including ball joints, bushes, shock absorbers, and the condition of the rear brake discs and calipers, is essential, as is an assessment of any corrosion on the off‑side rear coil spring and structural chassis areas.