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NJ59 AUG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,613 mi
Last recorded50,613 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 AUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 50,613 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing)(both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing)(both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 46,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,376 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 42,376 miles

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

COOLANT ON MINIMUM LEVEL

Front discs inner faces corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,509 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres (both) perished and misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,181 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,322 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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NJ59 AUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NJ59 AUG, 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 NJ59 AUG registered?

NJ59 AUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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