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AY16 YYT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 36,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 31,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,626 miles

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,824 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2018 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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AY16 YYT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY16 YYT, 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 AY16 YYT registered?

AY16 YYT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AY16 YYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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