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SO65 VSG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 VSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 116,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,186 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 94,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,827 miles

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

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

slight damage to nsf

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,685 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshapen

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres slightly misshapen

front brake pads wearing thin

front brake pads worn

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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SO65 VSG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red 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 SO65 VSG, 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 SO65 VSG registered?

SO65 VSG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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