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VK16 BXP

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,121 mi
Last recorded187,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 BXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 187,121 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 186,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 164,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone spyglass bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone spyglass bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Pass 26 Mar 2022 128,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone spyglass bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone spyglass bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2021 114,190 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,340 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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VK16 BXP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK16 BXP, 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 VK16 BXP registered?

VK16 BXP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VK16 BXP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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