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SA16 RDT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,300 mi
Last recorded75,300 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 RDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 75,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,118 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 65,112 miles

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

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal fluctuating when operating brake

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,746 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 59,745 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 47,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 31,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 11,169 miles

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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SA16 RDT 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 69.2%.

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 SA16 RDT, 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 SA16 RDT registered?

SA16 RDT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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