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J29 YAS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,741 mi
Last recorded52,741 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 YAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 52,741 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 48,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 48,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 46,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 37,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,742 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 31,703 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres below 1.6mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 29,135 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 26,293 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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J29 YAS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey 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 J29 YAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J29 YAS registered?

J29 YAS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is J29 YAS safe to buy?

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