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PF65 YPL

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF65 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 68,622 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 68,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 66,494 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 60,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 30,368 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking grease but not preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread- 1.4mm remaining till legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 30,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking grease but not preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread- 1.4mm remaining till legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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PF65 YPL is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF65 YPL, 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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PF65 YPL is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 February 2016.

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