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L123 SPS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,368 mi
Last recorded41,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 SPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 41,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 41,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 33,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 24,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 11,780 miles

N/S/F Road wheel damaged on the inner edge.

Windscreen damaged.

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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L123 SPS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L123 SPS, 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 L123 SPS registered?

L123 SPS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is L123 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 SPS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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