2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4L Petrol · AJ54 HAR
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 94,267 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ54 HAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 94,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ54 HAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco (AJ54 HAR) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AJ54 HAR Mileage History
- 29/09/202376,761 mi
- 01/10/202486,469 mi+9,708 mi
- 11/10/202486,636 mi+167 mi
- 07/10/202594,267 mi+7,631 mi
- 07/10/202594,267 mi
Average of roughly 8,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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