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L17 YMG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 YMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 87,036 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine sump leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,884 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,865 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

TPMS light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear split, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,086 miles

Both rear tyres have undulations on inner edges of tread (scalloped wear)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 74,789 miles

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

Both rear tyres have undulations on inner edges of tread (scalloped wear)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear showing undulations in tread - inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,654 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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 YMG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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