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NL16 FHP

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 FHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 88,180 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 88,180 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LIGHT ON checked and reset pressures RESET SYSTEM (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,371 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 51,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 40,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,967 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat stowed belt not checked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 22,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 14,490 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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NL16 FHP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL16 FHP, 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 NL16 FHP registered?

NL16 FHP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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