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VE16 YZO

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 YZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,192 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 102,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,083 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r18 95y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,546 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf & Nsr, 235/40r18 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 40,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 40,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 32,750 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 YZO is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE16 YZO, 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 VE16 YZO registered?

VE16 YZO is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is VE16 YZO safe to buy?

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