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VO16 VAJ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 58,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front offside front brake backplate corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s arms with spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,657 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 46,655 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,451 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 32,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 31,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,831 miles

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

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

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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VO16 VAJ 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 VO16 VAJ, 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 VO16 VAJ registered?

VO16 VAJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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