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FY17 PRV

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 PRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,889 miles

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

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 105,889 miles

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

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,719 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 86,199 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 67,258 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 67,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 51,537 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (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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FY17 PRV is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY17 PRV, 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 FY17 PRV registered?

FY17 PRV is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is FY17 PRV safe to buy?

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