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VA66 AEM

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,050 mi
Last recorded36,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA66 AEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 36,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 36,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 27,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2023 20,381 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 15,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 12,210 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 12,210 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction misfire at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 10,514 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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VA66 AEM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA66 AEM, 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 VA66 AEM registered?

VA66 AEM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is VA66 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA66 AEM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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