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J16 LHX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 91,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,107 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 85,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,277 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 205/50R17 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stability control and steering warning lamps may re initiate until the tyre pressures and monitoring fault is addressed

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Mar 2024 74,277 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 205/50R17 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,199 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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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J16 LHX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc 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 J16 LHX, 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 J16 LHX registered?

J16 LHX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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