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DL66 GFU

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,808 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 98,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,839 miles

Brake pad warning wire damaged on n/s front

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 82,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning wire damaged on n/s front

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,458 miles

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,635 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 18,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 15,815 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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DL66 GFU is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DL66 GFU, 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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DL66 GFU is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 January 2017.

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