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YF16 AET

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,751 mi
Last recorded66,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,627 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 56,803 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc heavily corroded inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear nearside & offside trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EGDE BOLD & OUTER EDGE THIN & HEAVILY CRACKING IN TREAD & 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BOLD & OUTER EDGE THIN & CUT IN TREAD & HEAVILY CRACKING IN TREAD & 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe & both rear nearside & offside bottom arms corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,375 miles

both rear supension arms slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,559 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 36,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 26,852 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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YF16 AET is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF16 AET, 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 YF16 AET registered?

YF16 AET is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is YF16 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 AET shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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