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RJ14 DAN

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ14 DAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly rec brake check (1.2.1 (c))

both rear tyres worn inner

rear brake discs worn

slight imbalance on rear

Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 67,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,779 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 47,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,901 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX. 2 MM, CLOSE TO METAL ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND INNER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light stay on.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 39,901 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX. 2 MM, CLOSE TO METAL ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND INNER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light stay on.

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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RJ14 DAN is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ14 DAN, 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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RJ14 DAN is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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