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Y17 RCW

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco60,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 RCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 55,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged mis shaping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 54,920 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both radius arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 54,458 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,818 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 41,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inside edge 235/40r18 95 w xl (seal inside ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 29,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 26,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 23,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 19,075 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 19,075 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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Y17 RCW is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,016 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 Y17 RCW, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y17 RCW registered?

Y17 RCW is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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