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DF16 YNS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,044 mi
Last recorded61,044 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,044 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 May 2025 55,730 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 49,842 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 May 2024 49,842 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 43,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,460 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,032 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Fail 21 Aug 2019 26,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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 YNS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey 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 DF16 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

DF16 YNS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is DF16 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 YNS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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