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DG16 PGU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,127 mi
Last recorded67,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 PGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,276 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet for lights (4.11 (a) (i))

Front both side lights do not emit a steady white light

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all front windows tinted

tpms light on

Fail 24 Jun 2023 55,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet for lights (4.11 (a) (i))

Front both side lights do not emit a steady white light

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all front windows tinted

tpms light on

Pass 7 May 2022 44,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 36,167 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 21,957 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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DG16 PGU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG16 PGU, 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 DG16 PGU registered?

DG16 PGU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DG16 PGU safe to buy?

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