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MT16 WLK

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,146 mi
Last recorded74,146 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 WLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,146 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 60,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs minor lipping. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen minor chips but not affecting the view to the front.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and beginning to misshape and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 60,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, numerous cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and Rear brake discs minor lipping and corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen minor chips but not affecting the view to the front.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and beginning to misshape. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low.

Service required.

Pass 2 May 2023 52,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels,sub frames, steering, and suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Apr 2022 45,039 miles

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some components,

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2021 38,595 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 27 Apr 2021 38,588 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 27 Apr 2020 32,350 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,388 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 26,388 miles

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

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

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 WLK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLK, 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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MT16 WLK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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