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GJ66 XVY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 XVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,939 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly, stepped

Fail 15 Oct 2025 80,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn unevenly, stepped

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,068 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,229 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,881 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,028 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 36,027 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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GJ66 XVY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ66 XVY, 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 GJ66 XVY registered?

GJ66 XVY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GJ66 XVY safe to buy?

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