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VN16 RCV

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,216 mi
Last recorded54,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,548 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3/2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2024 43,391 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 35,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,689 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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VN16 RCV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN16 RCV, 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 VN16 RCV registered?

VN16 RCV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is VN16 RCV safe to buy?

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