2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · BU61 AND
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 79,674 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU61 AND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 79,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
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BU61 AND 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 (BU61 AND) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BU61 AND Mileage History
- 22/07/202469,532 mi
- 23/07/202573,739 mi+4,207 mi
- 23/07/202573,739 mi
- 18/07/202679,646 mi+5,907 mi
- 22/07/202679,674 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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