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HJ16 UHU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,449 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 96,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 86,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,166 miles

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 14 Jul 2022 71,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,808 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 45,564 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,989 miles

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

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

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 UHU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

HJ16 UHU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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