2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · EO10 HDH

The Volkswagen Scirocco presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 143,411 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 February 2024 at 122,312 miles, which the DVLA record shows with no defects listed; the vehicle was retested the same day and passed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 16-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,963 miles per year. The record moves from 115,903 miles at the 11 February 2023 test, to 122,312 miles in February 2024, 133,308 miles in February 2025, and 143,411 miles in January 2026. Annual use held near 10,000 miles with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps, and the sparse five-entry history shows no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or corrosion across the seen period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of recorded advisories does not rule out worn coil springs, ageing suspension bushes, or early structural rust behind trim and wheel arches that testers may not have probed. The same-day fail and pass in February 2024 warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason code to confirm no concealed defect was loosely cleared. Given the car is now past 143,000 miles, focus the viewing on brake disc thickness, binding calipers, and drivetrain mounts. The high but steady mileage implies regular use rather than neglect, yet consumables like wiper blades and tyres will need verifying against actual tread and condition before purchase.