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J23 JAC

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 35,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,832 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))

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,453 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 44,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to wear unevenly

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,010 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 33,642 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 33,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom bush detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 16,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 30,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,222 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,997 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 25,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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J23 JAC is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J23 JAC, 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 J23 JAC registered?

J23 JAC is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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