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R300 EJF

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,356 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre WALL,COULD BE DAMAGING WALL INSIDE TYRE.NOT REPAIRABLE. ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,299 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DE LAMINATED (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre WALL,COULD BE DAMAGING WALL INSIDE TYRE.NOT REPAIRABLE. ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 48,592 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM /BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,873 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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R300 EJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 R300 EJF, 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 R300 EJF registered?

R300 EJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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The MOT history for R300 EJF 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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