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K500 LKS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,641 mi
Last recorded81,641 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 LKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 124,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 116,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 111,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 109,991 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,592 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (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))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,592 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2020 44,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing

slight staining to nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 39,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,787 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,662 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,038 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,371 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,292 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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K500 LKS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K500 LKS, 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 K500 LKS registered?

K500 LKS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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