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DT16 HLP

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,824 mi
Last recorded55,824 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 HLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,924 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp inoperative

tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated no fault in system

Fail 30 Aug 2024 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day time running lamp inoperative

tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated no fault in system

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,782 miles

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Aug 2023 34,782 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2022 28,952 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 28,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 20,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,550 miles

both front tyre's are on 3mm of tread

Fail 6 Aug 2019 18,544 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre's are on 3mm of tread

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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DT16 HLP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DT16 HLP, 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 DT16 HLP registered?

DT16 HLP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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