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YF16 BJX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,368 mi
Last recorded98,368 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 98,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic protection (unable to assess extent of corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 90,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

TPS warning light on

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,019 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 BJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 BJX, 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 YF16 BJX registered?

YF16 BJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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