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XG04 SAM

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,985 mi
Last recorded29,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG04 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 29,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 22,188 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 22,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,001 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear no plate faded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,907 miles

Rear no plate faded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 16,095 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread and all 4 tyres slightly cracked on outer edges of the tread

Pass 21 May 2020 14,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,238 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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XG04 SAM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XG04 SAM, 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 XG04 SAM registered?

XG04 SAM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is XG04 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XG04 SAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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