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DF16 EPY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 EPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 125,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 103,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,209 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,209 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,036 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 41,355 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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DF16 EPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF16 EPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF16 EPY registered?

DF16 EPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is DF16 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 EPY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF16 EPY have outstanding finance?

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