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YR66 ZFD

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,229 mi
Last recorded172,229 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 ZFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 172,229 miles

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

Parking brake just met legal requirements (o/s low effort

Pass 30 Jul 2025 157,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 147,354 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 146,720 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 119,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,355 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 99,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 89,161 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 69,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & unevenly worn (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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YR66 ZFD is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 YR66 ZFD, 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 YR66 ZFD registered?

YR66 ZFD is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YR66 ZFD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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