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X29 OJB

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 OJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 142,724 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 142,724 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 135,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,155 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 106,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,697 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are deformed on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2020 73,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,515 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 56,484 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor slightly damaged

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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X29 OJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X29 OJB, 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 X29 OJB registered?

X29 OJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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