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AV03 RAD

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,923 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 73,923 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,189 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 57,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,546 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,047 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,039 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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AV03 RAD is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV03 RAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV03 RAD?

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What year was AV03 RAD registered?

AV03 RAD is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is AV03 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 RAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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