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BT17 RBU

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,028 mi
Last recorded42,028 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 RBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 42,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 42,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 28,584 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,455 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 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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BT17 RBU is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT17 RBU, 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 BT17 RBU registered?

BT17 RBU is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is BT17 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 RBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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