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P27 SER

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,996 mi
Last recorded84,996 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 SER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 84,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 84,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,083 miles

Offside Rear wheel has weld repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 75,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has weld repair

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,414 miles

Offside Front wheel has welding repair

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,699 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 53,697 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,214 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 34,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 29,909 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 29,876 miles

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,742 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 20,742 miles

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

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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P27 SER is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P27 SER, 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 P27 SER registered?

P27 SER is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 January 2016.

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