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KW16 YXK

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,562 mi
Last recorded80,562 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 YXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 80,562 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of road wheel is slightly distorted (bent) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has some slight damage... 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror side repeater is very dim but working. LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap bolt loose, clicking when opening and closing door

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower control arms corroded, not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum, no leaks detected

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,485 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,891 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 23,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,742 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 13,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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KW16 YXK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc 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 KW16 YXK, 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 KW16 YXK registered?

KW16 YXK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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