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DK16 SWX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,661 mi
Last recorded49,661 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 SWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 49,660 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 38,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jan 2023 30,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 27,759 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,863 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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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DK16 SWX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK16 SWX, 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 DK16 SWX registered?

DK16 SWX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is DK16 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 SWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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