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FV17 YDB

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,469 mi
Last recorded77,469 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 YDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,475 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 68,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,819 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 19 Jun 2020 27,829 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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FV17 YDB is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FV17 YDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV17 YDB registered?

FV17 YDB is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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