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LJ16 DPH

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 DPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 88,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R 17 (94W) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,562 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 225/45 R 17 (94W) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,858 miles

near/side and off/side front fog lights in operative

Fail 20 Dec 2023 79,856 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam near/side and off/side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to near/side and off/side low beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

near/side and off/side front fog lights in operative

Pass 29 Dec 2022 74,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 70,242 miles

MOT Carried out again as previous certificate show kilometres and not miles.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 42,642 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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LJ16 DPH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ16 DPH, 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 LJ16 DPH registered?

LJ16 DPH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is LJ16 DPH safe to buy?

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