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L17 RLG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and close to wear band (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension arms corroded

tpms light is on

Fail 27 Aug 2025 87,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,827 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet safety catch sticky

both rear spring arms corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 75,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet safety catch sticky

both rear spring arms corroded

tpms light on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,001 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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L17 RLG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 46,383 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 L17 RLG, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L17 RLG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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