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YC16 OBZ

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 OBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 67,795 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 67,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 45,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2023 44,635 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 40,043 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 40,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,928 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2020 26,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,458 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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YC16 OBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBZ, 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 YC16 OBZ registered?

YC16 OBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is YC16 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 OBZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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