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DX16 SXD

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 SXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 87,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm. BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 87,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm. BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,430 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 70,991 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,001 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,758 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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DX16 SXD is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX16 SXD, 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 DX16 SXD registered?

DX16 SXD is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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