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YW16 OLT

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 OLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 2mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,203 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 57,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel been welded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 45,579 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,491 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 36,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,414 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,139 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 16,159 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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YW16 OLT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YW16 OLT, 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 YW16 OLT registered?

YW16 OLT is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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