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WJ16 YKK

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 YKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,744 miles

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

TPMS light on

general corrosion rear suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,119 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,922 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 142,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 142,907 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 120,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Light unit in mirror damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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WJ16 YKK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ16 YKK, 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 WJ16 YKK registered?

WJ16 YKK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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