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SY16 XWG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,989 mi
Last recorded92,989 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 XWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded, not yet leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2025 92,989 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sump corroded, not yet leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,366 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 75,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage but not excessive. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working light flickering not staying on. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage but not excessive. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,250 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 53,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (7.1.6 (a))

tyre pressure light on.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,090 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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SY16 XWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY16 XWG, 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 SY16 XWG registered?

SY16 XWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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