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R8 VVB

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 65,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,968 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure front undertray insecure at rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake poor

oil cap wasnt on

Pass 25 Sep 2024 57,811 miles

Nearside D.R.L. not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,883 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 41,883 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,197 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF outer face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR outer face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 36,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre cut to cords in two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Damage to outer sidewall-Advise (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X Punctures near edge of tyre-Not repairable

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF outer face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR outer face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 22,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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R8 VVB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 VVB, 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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R8 VVB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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