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CH57 JAY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH57 JAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky switch works intermitently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 106,549 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky switch works intermitently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 59,443 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 59,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded and close to a failure

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,970 miles

front discs inner faces are corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,843 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,206 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,682 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp is not working

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,627 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,912 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 78,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 19,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,135 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 71,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 66,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,404 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 52,508 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 53,507 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 39,909 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CH57 JAY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CH57 JAY, 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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CH57 JAY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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