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S171 ART

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 ART
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 95,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 82,294 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 81,658 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension rod broken on arm (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,375 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 45,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,509 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 34,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,010 miles

scratches on windscreen, not affecting view of road

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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S171 ART is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 S171 ART, 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 S171 ART registered?

S171 ART is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is S171 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for S171 ART shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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