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SR16 XGS

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,143 mi
Last recorded40,143 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 XGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,143 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 40,141 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 37,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

sump damp

Fail 15 May 2025 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

sump damp

Pass 29 May 2024 34,315 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 30,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 27,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 18,254 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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SR16 XGS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 2,000cc 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 SR16 XGS, 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 SR16 XGS registered?

SR16 XGS is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is SR16 XGS safe to buy?

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