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R16 JKG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

67,467 mi
Last recorded67,467 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 JKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,467 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,868 miles

Engine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s adn N/s. load bearing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 113,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 113,617 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,457 miles

Engine bay,sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 102,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,383 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four have rubber perishing surface cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 46,383 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four have rubber perishing surface cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2021 92,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 91,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,125 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 77,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 73,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,788 miles

Centre coolant leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre is on legal limit , o/s/f very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2015 67,665 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield in secure at rear

nail in osr tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2015 57,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wipers starting to smear.

Heat shield above back box insecure.

N/S/F Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall but no cords visable.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 47,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheels slightly bent on inner faces

o/s/f seat catch faulty can only get into back seats by n/s/f seat tileted forward

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly / bold on edges

o/s/f wiper deteriorating / starting to leve lines on screen

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 May 2013 40,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 31,342 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 31,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 21,653 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 JKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 R16 JKG, 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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R16 JKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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