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N888 UTS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 UTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 94,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 87,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,112 miles

both front headlamps have a product fitted reducing light output

both rear lamp assemblies have a product fitted reducing light output

n/s/r lower suspension arm heavily corroded - bushes worn / play

n/s/r wheel - spacer fitted - protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r lower suspension arm heavily corroded - bushes worn / play

o/s/r wheel - spacer fitted - protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,574 miles

both front headlamps have a product fitted reducing light output

both rear lamp assemblies have a product fitted reducing light output

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / play

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / play

Fail 6 Sep 2022 69,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

both front headlamps have a product fitted reducing light output

both rear lamp assemblies have a product fitted reducing light output

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / play

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / play

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,515 miles

Both front headlamps - product on lens reducing light output

Wheel spacers fitted to vehicle - wheel / tyres protruding out past wheel arches

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,514 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front headlamps - product on lens reducing light output

Both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

Both rear suspension coil springs excessively corroded and weakened

Wheel spacers fitted to vehicle - wheel / tyres protruding out past wheel arches

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,042 miles

Both front headlamps - product on lens reducing light output

Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,241 miles

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

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

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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N888 UTS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N888 UTS, 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 N888 UTS registered?

N888 UTS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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