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YG16 HCE

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread,damage noted to outer sidewall and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread(3mm) splitting and run flat damage noted (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread,damage noted to outer sidewall and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread(3mm) splitting and run flat damage noted (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to check offside headlamp beam pattern or levelling system due to being inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner wall and tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to all chassis and suspension parts

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,595 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,900 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,667 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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YG16 HCE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YG16 HCE, 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 YG16 HCE registered?

YG16 HCE is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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