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FJ17 VKO

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,678 mi
Last recorded68,678 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 68,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 57,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2024 57,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 48,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 40,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

day light running lamp out nsf

Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,655 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 3 Nov 2021 30,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 22,052 miles

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

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

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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FJ17 VKO 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 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 FJ17 VKO, 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 FJ17 VKO registered?

FJ17 VKO is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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