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DX16 VGE

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,657 mi
Last recorded22,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 22,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,102 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 22,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,374 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 16,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 15,344 miles

19 in tyres to front 18 in tyres to rear

informed by owner new engine fitted (1984cc)

Fail 8 Jan 2020 15,343 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

informed by owner new engine fitted (1984cc)

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 VGE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

DX16 VGE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is DX16 VGE safe to buy?

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