2017 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · KT17 LHN

The vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards, but the maintenance history indicates a clear worsening trend rather than a stable one. The most recent test on 2026-03-03 passed at 71,417 miles without defects, whereas the most recent failure on 2023-12-01 resulted in a failed MOT at 43,285 miles. This gap of approximately 28,000 miles demonstrates that the vehicle has accumulated wear on critical components over a significant duration, suggesting the owner may have been neglecting routine servicing, particularly on the brakes and suspension. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle exhibits rapid accumulation of recorded miles, averaging roughly 7,935 miles per year, which aligns with its 9-year age. However, this rate is not uniform; the vehicle failed recently at 43,285 miles, indicating that the accumulated miles have not yet reached the threshold for premature failure. The gap between the 2026 test and the 2023 failure suggests that the vehicle has experienced a period of accelerated wear, likely due to lack of regular maintenance or driving conditions that contributed to the failure at the lower-mileage point. In conclusion, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical risks, specifically the brake disc, shock absorbers, and suspension components, as the history of failed tests at 43,285 miles indicates these are the most likely candidates for inspection. Given the severe fluid leak noted on the shock absorbers in the 2023 test, the vehicle is not roadworthy and requires immediate professional assessment before transport or sale. The lack of a recent MOT and the history of multiple failures suggest that basic upkeep was skipped, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to catastrophic failure.