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R25 RBF

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 RBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 85,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,085 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged TYRE SIZE 235/35R19 P ZERO (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 64,085 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged TYRE SIZE 235/35R19 P ZERO (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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R25 RBF is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R25 RBF, 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 R25 RBF registered?

R25 RBF is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is R25 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 RBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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