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YY16 WFV

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 WFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 98,726 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 98,725 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,892 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 90,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 31,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss turbo oil return pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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YY16 WFV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY16 WFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY16 WFV registered?

YY16 WFV is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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