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VA65 PXW

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,947 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 58,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 53,953 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour blacked out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour blacked out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

no exhaust boxes fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2021 44,478 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blacked out background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blacked out film (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface blacked out (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blacked out film (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface blacked out (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blacked out background (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour blacked out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour blacked out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

no exhaust boxes fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,245 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 18,207 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear reflectors tinted

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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VA65 PXW is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA65 PXW, 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 VA65 PXW registered?

VA65 PXW is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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