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SG16 XJH

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 XJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 87,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Hole and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Hole and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension bushes perishing and splitting

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Day time running lamp on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and corroded and evidents of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service lamp on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,708 miles

Back box heat shield not fully secure

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread shoulder slightly out shape 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm, worn shoulder or wear unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,642 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,177 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 69,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,604 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to the inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 28,562 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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SG16 XJH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG16 XJH, 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 SG16 XJH registered?

SG16 XJH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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