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NU16 VHM

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,560 mi
Last recorded79,560 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 VHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,934 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 74,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.21mm - Perished and cracked - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,190 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 70,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 64,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,021 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severely perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severely perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 46,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,809 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 36,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NU16 VHM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU16 VHM, 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 NU16 VHM registered?

NU16 VHM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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