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WH16 AAU

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,667 mi
Last recorded37,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 37,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 35,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 26,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 24,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 22,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 14,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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WH16 AAU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WH16 AAU, 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

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What year was WH16 AAU registered?

WH16 AAU is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is WH16 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 AAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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