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MD16 UOW

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 85,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2024 57,695 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 57,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,634 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,308 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 40,308 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,823 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 29,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened suspect aftermarket arm fitted of different material (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 29,193 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened suspect aftermarket arm fitted of different material (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 29,169 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 26,373 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,870 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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MD16 UOW is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MD16 UOW, 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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MD16 UOW is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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