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J3 DOJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,280 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,406 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top part only (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 54,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top part only (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 54,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 50,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 46,935 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,998 miles

Boot full

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,229 miles

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,971 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,297 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,622 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 14,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,671 miles

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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J3 DOJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 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 J3 DOJ, 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 J3 DOJ registered?

J3 DOJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is J3 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 DOJ shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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