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DF17 FCM

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 FCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 66,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 66,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 52,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both ns tyres and osf tyre has small amounts of damage to rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 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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DF17 FCM is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 DF17 FCM, 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 DF17 FCM registered?

DF17 FCM is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is DF17 FCM safe to buy?

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