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AJ16 SFZ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 SFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,511 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,064 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,178 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

o/s door catching wing when opened

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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AJ16 SFZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ16 SFZ, 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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What year was AJ16 SFZ registered?

AJ16 SFZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 SFZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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