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YC16 DNY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 87,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,630 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,163 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 38,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in outer edge of tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,667 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YC16 DNY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YC16 DNY, 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

How do I check the history of YC16 DNY?

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What year was YC16 DNY registered?

YC16 DNY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YC16 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 DNY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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