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R98 MAC

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,001 mi
Last recorded69,001 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 MAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,631 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,070 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,228 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,377 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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R98 MAC is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R98 MAC, 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 R98 MAC registered?

R98 MAC is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is R98 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 MAC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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