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DA16 NFX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 NFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,968 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 42,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 34,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,904 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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DA16 NFX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA16 NFX, 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 DA16 NFX registered?

DA16 NFX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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