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J28 DSG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 DSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 92,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 78,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,419 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,419 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 53,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,853 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 47,853 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,005 miles

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape

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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J28 DSG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J28 DSG, 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 J28 DSG registered?

J28 DSG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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