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BF16 ROU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/40/18 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 235/40/18 ()

Fail 17 Feb 2025 47,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/40/18 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 235/40/18 ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 44,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 40,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,705 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 26,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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BF16 ROU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF16 ROU, 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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BF16 ROU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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