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MV66 LXT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,815 mi
Last recorded81,815 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV66 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 81,815 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 81,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 55,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,316 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 36,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has small cut in side wall not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut in centre of tyre not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,308 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 27,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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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MV66 LXT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV66 LXT, 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 MV66 LXT registered?

MV66 LXT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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