2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · FV60 NZM

The vehicle presents a current roadworthiness status that shows a clear improving trend following a period of reactive neglect. The most recent test on 18 August 2025 at 108,047 miles passed with no recorded defects, a significant shift from the failures seen in 2023 and 2024. This suggests that the critical mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years were finally addressed by the owner, bringing the car into a compliant state for the current interval. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,750 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the car covered 6,627 miles, and it added another 4,698 miles prior to the 2025 test. This low-usage profile suggests the vehicle is likely used for short trips rather than long-distance commuting, which explains why rubber components like bushes and tyres have perished due to age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and braking systems, as these areas showed recurring faults. The tester repeatedly flagged offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers and nearside rear suspension arm bushes across 2023 and 2024. While the 2025 pass was clean, the buyer should check for any remaining weeping in the rubber joints or play in the trailing arms. The history of pitted and scored brake discs across multiple tests indicates a tendency for the owner to delay brake maintenance, necessitating a thorough check of the current pad thickness and rotor surface corrosion. The record also highlights a persistent issue with poor tyre management, with exposed cords and perished rubber noted in 2023 and 2024. Because the car sits for long periods, the buyer must inspect the sidewalls for deep cracking on all tyres, regardless of tread depth. Additionally, the ABS and stability control faults recorded in the 2024 failure must be verified as resolved to ensure the electronic safety sensors or modules were properly repaired and not simply cleared to pass the test.