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YL16 RJY

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,786 mi
Last recorded116,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 RJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,668 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN SCREEN CENTRE TO LEFT (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH LIPPED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front PAD SENSOR WIRE SEVERED NO LIGHT ON

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer DAMAGE ON OUTER RIM

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS LIPPED/GROVED/CORROED ON OUTER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH WEAK (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 112,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN SCREEN CENTRE TO LEFT (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH LIPPED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front PAD SENSOR WIRE SEVERED NO LIGHT ON

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer DAMAGE ON OUTER RIM

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS LIPPED/GROVED/CORROED ON OUTER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH WEAK (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,059 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 55,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Fail 21 May 2021 54,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,071 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2019 26,784 miles

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

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

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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YL16 RJY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey 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 YL16 RJY, 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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YL16 RJY is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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