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2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,686 mi
Last recorded55,686 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 RF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 50,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 38,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 32,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable if through ()

Fail 12 May 2022 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable if through ()

Pass 14 May 2021 25,791 miles

Emissions emit low reading

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 May 2021 25,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions emit low reading

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2020 21,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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55 RF is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 RF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 RF registered?

55 RF is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is 55 RF safe to buy?

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