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VA16 BVU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 BVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 77,392 miles

Rear suspension parts corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2026 77,349 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension parts corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,155 miles

Oil Sump Corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2023 51,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre.

Pass 23 May 2022 45,432 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 39,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,644 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,640 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 29,640 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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VA16 BVU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 VA16 BVU, 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 VA16 BVU registered?

VA16 BVU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is VA16 BVU safe to buy?

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