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KV16 ZYJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 ZYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 111,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 28 May 2025 104,322 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 104,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 95,734 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2023 86,716 miles

Nearside Front pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 74,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm and cracking on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,110 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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KV16 ZYJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 KV16 ZYJ, 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 KV16 ZYJ registered?

KV16 ZYJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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