2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4L Petrol · OU60 YLA

The vehicle shows a consistent history of suspension-related wear, particularly concerning front arm bushes and linkages. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 150,703 miles, the car passed despite noted wear on both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes and a non-excessive oil leak. This follows a recurring trend seen in 2022 and 2023 where the tester repeatedly identified deteriorated anti-roll bar links, drop links, and ball joint dust covers. While these issues have not resulted in immediate failures, the frequency of these advisories suggests the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its optimal service life. At 150,703 miles over 16 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 9,400 miles per year, which is typical for a road car of this age. The records reveal a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, evidenced by multiple failures related to consumables like tyres being reaching the legal limit and the supplementary restraint system (SRS) warning lamp. Specifically, the car failed tests in 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to the SRS fault, worn tyres, and lighting components. The fact that the SRS fault appeared across multiple years indicates a persistent electrical or sensor fault that has not been definitively resolved. Structural integrity remains a point of interest regarding the rear subframe, which has been flagged for corrosion since 2021 and 2022. Although the tester consistently noted the corrosion was not seriously weakened, the presence of rust on a load-bearing structural component requires close monitoring for progression. The braking system also shows signs of age, with pitted and scored rear brake discs noted in 2021 and 2022. A buyer should verify the current state of the subframe and ensure the engine oil leak mentioned in 2025 has not worsened.