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Y31 CLF

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,115 mi
Last recorded81,115 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 CLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 71,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 53,339 miles

coolant level low

tpms on

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 41,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 27,587 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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Y31 CLF is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple 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 Y31 CLF, 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 Y31 CLF registered?

Y31 CLF is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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