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G18 ELO

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 ELO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 135,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 130,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,829 miles

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

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

Oil level just above minimum

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

Tpms light illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2021 109,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Oil level just above minimum

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

Tpms light illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2020 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm Tyre Tread Becoming Distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm Tyre Tread Becoming Distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2019 66,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

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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G18 ELO is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 G18 ELO, 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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G18 ELO is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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