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AE17 VEK

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,553 mi
Last recorded51,553 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,553 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm measured @ 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 37,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 32,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 19,014 miles

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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AE17 VEK is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE17 VEK, 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 AE17 VEK registered?

AE17 VEK is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AE17 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VEK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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