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M1 THJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 THJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 65,843 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 65,843 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2025 61,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,473 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 52,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,592 miles

Rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 47,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 43,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 38,027 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 38,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,068 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 34,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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M1 THJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M1 THJ, 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 M1 THJ registered?

M1 THJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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