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VF16 DBX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,056 mi
Last recorded97,056 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,056 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 82,454 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres tread depth 2 mm approx,and void of tread on inner edges.

Fail 28 May 2025 82,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and nearside front tyres tread depth 2 mm approx,and void of tread on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 68,480 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight lose of structure to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight lose of structure to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,950 miles

rear tires slight perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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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VF16 DBX 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 81.8%.

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 VF16 DBX, 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 VF16 DBX registered?

VF16 DBX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is VF16 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 DBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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