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CU16 GRZ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,168 mi
Last recorded67,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 GRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 63,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,696 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 6 Jul 2022 48,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 13 Jul 2021 44,795 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 18,679 miles

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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CU16 GRZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU16 GRZ, 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 CU16 GRZ registered?

CU16 GRZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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