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M18 LES

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,873 mi
Last recorded119,873 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 LES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 119,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 109,958 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 109,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 104,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,498 miles

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

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

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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M18 LES is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M18 LES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M18 LES registered?

M18 LES is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is M18 LES safe to buy?

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