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OW16 NVT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,030 mi
Last recorded66,030 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 66,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,794 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 55,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 49,012 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,575 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 42,575 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,400 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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OW16 NVT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple 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 OW16 NVT, 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 OW16 NVT registered?

OW16 NVT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is OW16 NVT safe to buy?

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