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AF16 XDA

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre visibly under inflated causing TPMS light to come

Pass 13 Nov 2024 57,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 57,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 51,537 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Nov 2022 44,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 38,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 33,524 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 28,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 28,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AF16 XDA is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF16 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 XDA registered?

AF16 XDA is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is AF16 XDA safe to buy?

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