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SJ16 PMO

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 PMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,010 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2026 78,010 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 235-40-18yxl worn smooth on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2025 74,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40-18yxl (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak possibly from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2024 70,371 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 70,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 66,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT 235-40-18wxl (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 52,008 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Offside Front brake disc cover corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 38,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,799 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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SJ16 PMO is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 SJ16 PMO, 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 SJ16 PMO registered?

SJ16 PMO is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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