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MC65 YBW

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 YBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,380 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,853 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips and slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 38,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips and slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,703 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scrached (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 20,802 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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MC65 YBW is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,395cc petrol 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 MC65 YBW, 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 MC65 YBW registered?

MC65 YBW is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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