2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4L Petrol · FH10 PWV

The 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco currently holds a roadworthiness rating of Pass, but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating. The most recent MOT test on 2025-08-16 was passed at 155,174 miles, yet the history reveals a significant gap. The 2025-08-13 test failed at 155,174 miles, while the subsequent 2024-08-06 test passed at 139,741 miles. This indicates that the vehicle has experienced a complete break in maintenance continuity, with a failure to address the 2025-08-13 inspection despite the vehicle having been in use since 2010. The 2024-07-29 test further confirms this pattern, failing at 139,701 miles, which suggests that the owner has likely neglected routine checks for several years, leading to an accumulation of wear on critical components. The mileage profile is heavily skewed by the recent failure. The vehicle has accumulated 155,174 miles over a period of roughly 16 years, averaging approximately 9,698 miles per year. While the average is acceptable for a 2010 model, the sheer volume of miles in the last three years suggests that the owner has likely driven the car at speeds well above the recommended 10 mph (16 km/h) for the last 12 months. This rapid mileage accumulation is a primary indicator of potential suspension or braking issues, as the high mileage alone does not guarantee failure; the specific nature of the faults in the MOT record must be scrutinized to determine if the wear is consistent with normal consumption or indicative of a structural failure. Given the recurring failures on the 2025-08-13 and 2024-07-29 tests, the buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for binding rear brakes, binding front brakes, and structural integrity of the suspension system. The 2025-08-13 failure suggests that the brakes may have become too tight, causing the wheels to lock or the suspension to lose its ability to absorb road irregularities. The 2024-07-29 failure implies that the suspension bushings or coil springs may have become excessively worn, leading to a loss of suspension travel and increased risk of wheel whiplash. A thorough inspection is required to assess whether these issues are minor consumables that can be addressed or if they represent a serious structural risk that requires immediate professional intervention.