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VW55 EJH

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,673 mi
Last recorded73,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW55 EJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,673 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,403 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 49,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,612 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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VW55 EJH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VW55 EJH, 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 VW55 EJH registered?

VW55 EJH is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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