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YK66 TXM

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,900 mi
Last recorded73,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 TXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,900 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 73,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 64,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 64,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 54,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 45,055 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 45,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,850 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 24,968 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 24,968 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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YK66 TXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK66 TXM, 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 YK66 TXM registered?

YK66 TXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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