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SW16 DUY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,833 mi
Last recorded69,833 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 DUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 69,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 63,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,437 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,134 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,007 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 47,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 40,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SW16 DUY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW16 DUY, 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 SW16 DUY registered?

SW16 DUY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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