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HJ16 DCZ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,178 mi
Last recorded83,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 DCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 75,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,006 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 46,801 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,430 miles

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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HJ16 DCZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJ16 DCZ, 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 HJ16 DCZ registered?

HJ16 DCZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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