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YC16 XCP

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,424 mi
Last recorded79,424 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 XCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,773 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 70,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 61,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,523 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 55,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,107 miles

Metal shard in nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside washer jet partially blocked.

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

Small chip in windscreen zone "A"

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2019 26,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 XCP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

YC16 XCP is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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