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EL04 HAR

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,202 mi
Last recorded115,202 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 HAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2026 113,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 82,217 miles

Heatshield coming insecure at rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 71,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 84,037 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 61,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 61,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 51,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 37,165 miles

Undertray fitted obscured some components for inspection

Fail 19 Dec 2020 37,165 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscured some components for inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,486 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 30,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 21,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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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EL04 HAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EL04 HAR, 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 EL04 HAR registered?

EL04 HAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EL04 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL04 HAR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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