2017 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · DC17 ACJ

The 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 68,804 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 30 June 2023 at 54,745 miles, reversed three days later on 3 July 2023 at identical mileage with no defects listed. This suggests an administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent clean pass confirms the vehicle was not carrying unresolved defects into service. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,645 miles per year against a nine-year life, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 49,047 miles in July 2022, 54,745 miles in mid-2023, 61,760 miles in July 2024, and 68,804 miles by July 2025. No rapid jumps or standing gaps appear. The sparse but consistent history gives little basis to suspect neglected consumable cycles, though the absence of advisories across all passes means wear items such as tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes were either within limits or replaced before each test. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly chassis legs and subframe mounts, since the MOT record logs no advisories that would reveal emerging rust. The clean run offers no flagged recurring faults in brakes, suspension, or emissions, yet the June 2023 failure with no recorded defect warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason to rule out a documentation error versus a cleared minor item. Given the unbroken pass sequence since mid-2023 and average use, the Scirocco shows no worsening mechanical trend. Verify service history matches the mileage gaps and confirm tyre tread depth and coil spring condition in person, as these consumables fall outside MOT fail thresholds until worn.