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L16 LWB

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,854 mi
Last recorded44,854 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 44,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 44,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 34,576 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 34,576 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 29,646 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,495 miles

rear pads appear low

rear tyres cracking slightly on edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,471 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 21,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 19,133 miles

n/s/r and front tyres starting to wear on edges

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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L16 LWB 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 L16 LWB, 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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L16 LWB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 November 2016.

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