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FX16 ZGS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 ZGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,257 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,878 miles

Condensation in NSF indicator/fog light lens

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping in tread, on legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,559 miles

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

Front inner brake pads not visible on test

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very slight perishing in Rear tyres

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,629 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal tread limit & stepping in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (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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FX16 ZGS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX16 ZGS, 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 FX16 ZGS registered?

FX16 ZGS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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