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MT16 MXJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,396 mi
Last recorded39,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 MXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 39,396 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,028 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 26,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 23,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 20,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 11,883 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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MT16 MXJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT16 MXJ, 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 MT16 MXJ registered?

MT16 MXJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is MT16 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 MXJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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