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BC16 DBZ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,273 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread has flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,026 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,912 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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BC16 DBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC16 DBZ, 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 BC16 DBZ registered?

BC16 DBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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