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VX16 LPV

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 LPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,162 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front but rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front but rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front console bushes perishing/splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,244 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,244 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,097 miles

Emissions to clean

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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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VX16 LPV 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 VX16 LPV, 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

How do I check the history of VX16 LPV?

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What year was VX16 LPV registered?

VX16 LPV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VX16 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 LPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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