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DS66 VAU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,194 mi
Last recorded73,194 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS66 VAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 73,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,077 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nsf daytime running lamp inop

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 54,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside front driving light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,055 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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DS66 VAU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DS66 VAU, 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 DS66 VAU registered?

DS66 VAU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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The MOT history for DS66 VAU 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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