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DE16 LXT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 85,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 67,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 52,896 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 52,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,125 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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DE16 LXT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE16 LXT, 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 DE16 LXT registered?

DE16 LXT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is DE16 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 LXT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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