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YC16 XGV

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 XGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,851 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 45,758 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 36,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 14,818 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 XGV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YC16 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

YC16 XGV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is YC16 XGV safe to buy?

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