2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · DP14 UMM

The 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco holds a current MOT pass dated 10 April 2026 at 89,336 miles, following a failure on the same day for a rear registration plate lamp circuit fault. That defect was rectified within the same test session, indicating a minor electrical oversight rather than a systemic issue. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of rear suspension wear. Both the April 2026 and April 2025 tests flagged worn rear upper suspension arm pins or bushes on the trailing arm and offside control arm, with the 2026 tester noting the condition persists without yet causing excessive movement. This suggests the rear suspension bushes have been degrading gradually over at least two years and are approaching the point where replacement will be necessary to prevent play affecting tyre wear and handling stability. The vehicle has covered approximately 89,336 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging around 7,445 miles per year, which is typical for its age. Mileage progression is consistent, with 70,880 miles recorded in April 2023, 79,830 in April 2024, 84,336 in April 2025, and 89,336 in April 2026, showing a steady accumulation of about 4,500 to 5,000 miles annually in recent years. There are no significant gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The 2024 test at 79,830 miles was entirely clean, which is a positive indicator of baseline mechanical health at that point. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and undertray. The repeated advisories for worn rear upper suspension arm bushes on both sides, combined with the 2023 note of slight cracking on the offside front wishbone rear bush, point to a car that has had limited preventive suspension work. Check for uneven inner tyre wear, knocking over speed bumps, and any deterioration of rear trailing arm and control arm bushes. The front inner undertray was flagged as not fully secure in April 2026, so inspect the undertray fixings and look for any impact damage or corrosion around the front subframe and mounting points. While the tyre-related advisories in 2023 and 2025 were minor cuts and wear rather than structural failures, verify the current tyre condition and age, as rubber degrades on a twelve-year-old vehicle regardless of tread depth.