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FM16 VRJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,666 mi
Last recorded131,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 VRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 131,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus o/side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 126,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus o/side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is stepped on the inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge plus 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,335 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 117,333 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pads worn low

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,959 miles

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

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

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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FM16 VRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FM16 VRJ, 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 FM16 VRJ registered?

FM16 VRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is FM16 VRJ safe to buy?

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