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RJ16 NLM

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,166 mi
Last recorded87,166 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 NLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Oct 2024 81,466 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Nov 2023 78,650 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,914 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,393 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 NLM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RJ16 NLM, 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 RJ16 NLM registered?

RJ16 NLM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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