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SO16 XFB

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,064 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,875 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 29,693 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 29,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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SO16 XFB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO16 XFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO16 XFB registered?

SO16 XFB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 June 2016.

Is SO16 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 XFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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