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FC16 EGJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,210 mi
Last recorded65,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 EGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 65,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 65,210 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 47,860 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 47,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 35,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 30,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,508 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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FC16 EGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC16 EGJ, 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 FC16 EGJ registered?

FC16 EGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is FC16 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC16 EGJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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