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YC66 XRE

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 XRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 141,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,779 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 100,690 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 55,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,154 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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YC66 XRE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 YC66 XRE, 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

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What year was YC66 XRE registered?

YC66 XRE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is YC66 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 XRE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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