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C3 MHJ

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,163 mi
Last recorded91,163 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 91,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2025 76,637 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 76,637 miles

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

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 69,081 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 60,488 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 60,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2022 49,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 49,651 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))

Pass 4 May 2021 35,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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C3 MHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C3 MHJ, 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 C3 MHJ registered?

C3 MHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is C3 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 MHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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