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RE66 XSJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE66 XSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 67,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,322 miles

Nearside front tyre has a tear on the outer sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2025 64,321 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a tear on the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 52,564 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 52,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 43,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,577 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 40,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,210 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 31,704 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2019 31,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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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RE66 XSJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE66 XSJ, 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 RE66 XSJ registered?

RE66 XSJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is RE66 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE66 XSJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE66 XSJ have outstanding finance?

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