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R16 ACH

2003 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,877 mi
Last recorded36,877 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ACH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper RUBBER MOUNTING DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Nov 2024 33,567 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 33,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2022 32,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 32,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 31,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 28,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 26,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,137 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 24,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 21,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,151 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,447 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 19,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 17,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,560 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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R16 ACH is a 2003 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R16 ACH, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R16 ACH registered?

R16 ACH is a 2003 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for R16 ACH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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