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MK66 XMG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,531 mi
Last recorded141,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 XMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 141,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 141,531 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 130,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 120,918 miles

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

parking brake minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,268 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,794 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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MK66 XMG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MK66 XMG, 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 MK66 XMG registered?

MK66 XMG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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