2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · AV64 XAX

A relatively untroubled MOT profile defines this 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, with the most recent test on 2 December 2025 recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories of any kind. Across the five tests on file, the vehicle has only ever achieved a clean pass on three occasions, with the remaining two producing only minor or advisory observations. There are no recorded failures, no refusals, and no advisory entries relating to braking components, suspension wear, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or structural condition. The 2024 entry flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear, while the 2022 test noted covers fitted obscuring inspection points and the 2021 test recorded a minor windscreen chip. This is the kind of consistent, low-severity pattern that indicates a vehicle which has been kept on the road without developing chronic mechanical issues. Annual mileage on this Scirocco averages roughly 10,228 miles over its twelve-year life, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and consistent with regular rather than extreme use. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, with annual MOTs documented every December from 2021 through 2025, suggesting continuous road use. No unusual mileage jumps or stagnation periods are evident between the recorded readings. Mechanically, this level of usage generally means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have experienced steady wear rather than either being neglected through disuse or heavily stressed through high-mileage motoring, and there is nothing in the record to contradict that picture. For a prospective buyer, the principal area worth concentrating on is the front axle geometry and tyre wear pattern hinted at by the 2024 advisory. Edge wear on an offside front tyre can point to misalignment, worn suspension linkages, or tired bushings further back in the front end. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, and pay attention to any steering pull to one side under braking or acceleration. Inspect the inner and outer edges of both front tyres for uneven wear and check for uneven tyre wear across the axle, as this would suggest camber or tracking issues that have not yet been resolved. The other flagged items are minor and unlikely to require immediate rectification, though they remain worth noting. The windscreen damage recorded in 2021 was classified as minor and outside the driver's primary line of sight, but it should be inspected for any subsequent spreading or cracking, particularly given the additional thermal stress common in engine bay areas of front-wheel-drive vehicles. The 2022 advisory regarding obscuring covers is a transient issue rather than a mechanical defect, but any aftermarket engine covers or undertrays fitted at present should be removed prior to inspection. Otherwise, a thorough road test focusing on brake feel, steering response, and any unusual noises from the front suspension should give a clear picture of the car's current mechanical state.