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FA65 EWZ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 EWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 56,568 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 50,048 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts approaching change stage (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2025 50,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts approaching change stage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped 235/40/18 poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm ( 235 40 R18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (Tread Ok ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 43,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm ( 235 40 R18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (Tread Ok ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,257 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm on wear bars

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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FA65 EWZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA65 EWZ, 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 FA65 EWZ registered?

FA65 EWZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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