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BO53 ETH

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,503 mi
Last recorded59,503 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 ETH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 59,503 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 59,494 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2024 56,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside - Pitted & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 28,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade torn

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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BO53 ETH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BO53 ETH, 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 BO53 ETH registered?

BO53 ETH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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The MOT history for BO53 ETH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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