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BJ16 DKE

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 DKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 85,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 77,820 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,122 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 46,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,194 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,949 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ16 DKE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple 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 BJ16 DKE, 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 BJ16 DKE registered?

BJ16 DKE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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