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GC17 VLM

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 VLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,622 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,320 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 82,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 82,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts /nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner and outer edges /damaged on outer side wall [measured at 1.6mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge /damaged on outer side wall [measured at 2mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMs illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 70,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 55,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad's Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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GC17 VLM is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GC17 VLM, 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 GC17 VLM registered?

GC17 VLM is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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