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YE55 OAT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,967 mi
Last recorded127,967 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 127,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,048 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 105,048 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size and spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect size and spacing (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,101 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have honey comb transfers on them (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front lower bumper damaged

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both have honey comb transfer on them (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 101,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have honey comb transfers on them (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front lower bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both have honey comb transfer on them (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

tpms light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,977 miles

Front number plate not fitted to the vehicle , displayed in windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,570 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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YE55 OAT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE55 OAT, 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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YE55 OAT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 February 2016.

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