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BU11 OWR

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,815 mi
Last recorded52,815 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 49,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,851 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 94,851 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 40,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,493 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 15,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,535 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 50,282 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,063 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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BU11 OWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU11 OWR, 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 BU11 OWR registered?

BU11 OWR is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 December 2017.

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The MOT history for BU11 OWR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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