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C16 PRE

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 69,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 28,156 miles

both front shockys leaking

Pass 25 May 2021 15,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 13,500 miles

Front and Rear brake disks heavily pitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2020

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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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C16 PRE is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,305 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 C16 PRE, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 PRE registered?

C16 PRE is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is C16 PRE safe to buy?

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