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DL16 GYB

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,077 mi
Last recorded41,077 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 41,077 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 41,077 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF/OSF 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 37,091 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 28,754 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 23,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 20,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 16,727 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,632 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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DL16 GYB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc diesel 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 DL16 GYB, 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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DL16 GYB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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