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LV16 TAU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 TAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 60,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 33,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,546 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,546 miles

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

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

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

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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LV16 TAU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV16 TAU, 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 LV16 TAU registered?

LV16 TAU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is LV16 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV16 TAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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