2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · FH60 VLS

The 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 28 May 2025 at 171,859 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 29 May 2024 test at 161,740 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 24 May 2024 at 161,735 miles, which the DVLA record shows with no defects logged; the vehicle passed five days later with no remedial work indicated, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a sixteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 10,700 miles per year against the 171,859 miles now shown. The record moves from 143,899 miles in April 2022 to 151,563 miles by March 2023, then 161,735 miles in May 2024 and 171,859 miles by May 2025. That equates to about 8,000 to 10,000 miles annually across the logged period, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps that would hint at neglected storage or excessive commercial use. The clean pass history across those intervals implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as these components wear without always triggering MOT advisories when within limits. The May 2024 failure with no defects recorded warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason at the test station, since a null defect field can mask a documentation error or a withdrawn test. No recurring corrosion, exhaust emission, or structural integrity concerns appear in the supplied data. Given the absence of advisories across five consecutive tests, the Scirocco shows no worsening mechanical trend. The high mileage means consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and clutch friction material will be nearer end of life than a lower-mileage example, but the MOT trail gives no evidence of skipped upkeep or hidden structural risk.