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DF16 GCX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 GCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 60,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 52,522 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day time running light inop

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40-18 slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 19 May 2023 49,020 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 40,136 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear wiper torn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,762 miles

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

offside daytime running light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,392 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened developing slight corrosion / pitting on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Fail 5 Jun 2020 24,392 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nail in nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened developing slight corrosion / pitting on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2019 15,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn To 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 GCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 DF16 GCX, 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 DF16 GCX registered?

DF16 GCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is DF16 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 GCX 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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