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SL16 CVE

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 53,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 53,307 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 46,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light displayed

Fail 5 Feb 2024 46,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms light displayed

Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,062 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,062 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,367 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 32,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,010 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 15,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

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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SL16 CVE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SL16 CVE, 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 SL16 CVE registered?

SL16 CVE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SL16 CVE safe to buy?

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