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DF17 YLX

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 YLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 67,070 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 67,070 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,745 miles

TPMS Light On

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 12,000 miles

front tyres slightly feathering

Fail 9 Jul 2020 12,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres slightly feathering

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 YLX is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

DF17 YLX is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is DF17 YLX safe to buy?

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