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A17 WXG

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,878 mi
Last recorded112,878 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 112,878 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 112,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 106,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,270 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 30,702 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front has slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

dpf fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 21,817 miles

DPF Fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 16,693 miles

offside front tyre worn low 2.5 mm

Fail 10 Nov 2014 16,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn low 2.5 mm

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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A17 WXG is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 75,740 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 WXG, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 WXG registered?

A17 WXG is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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