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GIB 149

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,962 mi
Last recorded60,962 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 149
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 55,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,875 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 18,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GIB 149 is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GIB 149, 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 GIB 149 registered?

GIB 149 is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is GIB 149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 149 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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