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FT17 BUU

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 BUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 57,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,370 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 40,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,467 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 34,467 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,449 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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FT17 BUU is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT17 BUU, 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 FT17 BUU registered?

FT17 BUU is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is FT17 BUU safe to buy?

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