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RF66 TUP

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF66 TUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 77,878 miles

Front Both n/s and o/s front fog lights inop

Nearside Door mirror loose

Offside Front Bonnet lever requires attention

Offside Front Windscreen has chip outside wiper swept area

Fail 7 May 2026 77,876 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted due to excessive Lambda readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Both n/s and o/s front fog lights inop

Nearside Door mirror loose

Offside Front Bonnet lever requires attention

Offside Front Windscreen has chip outside wiper swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,061 miles

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 59,350 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 59,323 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 59,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification mounting bolts to long (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,552 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 38,295 miles

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 24 Apr 2020 38,295 miles

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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RF66 TUP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RF66 TUP, 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 RF66 TUP registered?

RF66 TUP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 December 2016.

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