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YF16 YSX

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 YSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,879 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin un-even wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + both dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 54,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + low/edge wear 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin un-even wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + both dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 46,300 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 40,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 33,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,306 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 13 May 2020 18,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 18,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 17,086 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 YSX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF16 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

YF16 YSX is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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