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MT16 SXP

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 SXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 125,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,978 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 120,978 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 115,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,051 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshapen/castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 107,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly misshapen. Excessively worn inner edge also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshapen/castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,386 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 41,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 41,257 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 2mm

Fail 6 May 2020 41,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 11 May 2019 39,313 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 SXP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT16 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

MT16 SXP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is MT16 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 SXP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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