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L888 GUT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 GUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,853 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,081 miles

Offside Front tyre very low tread

Offside Rear tyre very low tread

front brakes very low

Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,388 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread

front brake pads low tread

Fail 2 Sep 2021 44,388 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads low tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 20,916 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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L888 GUT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L888 GUT, 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 L888 GUT registered?

L888 GUT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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The MOT history for L888 GUT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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