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GY16 URE

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 URE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,343 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2023 61,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are corroded on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 48,109 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are corroded on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear seat belts not checked due to folded seats

Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2020 29,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusting on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 29,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusting on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 22,686 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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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GY16 URE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 GY16 URE, 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 GY16 URE registered?

GY16 URE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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