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RJ16 EUH

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,026 mi
Last recorded129,026 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 EUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,176 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,558 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions to low to register on opacitymeter

Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RJ16 EUH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ16 EUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ16 EUH registered?

RJ16 EUH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is RJ16 EUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ16 EUH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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