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BY05 FRA

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY05 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,869 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from thermostat housing (at side of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split/deteriorate (very slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (slight) (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,726 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 20,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BY05 FRA is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver 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 BY05 FRA, 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 BY05 FRA registered?

BY05 FRA is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is BY05 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY05 FRA 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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