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AY66 XZL

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,415 mi
Last recorded36,415 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 XZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 36,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 26,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 - 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,024 miles

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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AY66 XZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AY66 XZL, 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 AY66 XZL registered?

AY66 XZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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