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PE16 XMU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 XMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 91,513 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,375 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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PE16 XMU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE16 XMU, 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 PE16 XMU registered?

PE16 XMU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is PE16 XMU safe to buy?

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