MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Rear tyres slightly perished
both front tyres nearing legal wear limit
tyres (all round) perishing
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front tyres nearing legal wear limit
tyres (all round) perishing
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres approaching legal limit
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres approaching legal limit
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
undercar fuel lines corroding
Oil leak
non-standard exhaust system fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
testable items hidden by plastic covers
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 VWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 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 A17 VWS, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A17 VWS registered?
A17 VWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 April 1988.
Is A17 VWS safe to buy?
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