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EA16 VGJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,346 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner tread

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,213 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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EA16 VGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA16 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA16 VGJ registered?

EA16 VGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is EA16 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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