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VE16 CEY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 CEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 138,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 138,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,637 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 114,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,364 miles

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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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

TPMS warning lamp on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,109 miles

Near side front tyre, Tread is getting low.

Near side front wheel rim has a slight buckle.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 21 May 2019 51,061 miles

engine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

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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VE16 CEY 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 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 VE16 CEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE16 CEY registered?

VE16 CEY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is VE16 CEY safe to buy?

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