2016 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · KW16 HRJ
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 74,847 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW16 HRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 74,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
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KW16 HRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco (KW16 HRJ) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm worn, split, excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KW16 HRJ Mileage History
- 22/07/202464,539 mi
- 21/07/202574,736 mi+10,197 mi
- 28/07/202574,740 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/202574,744 mi+4 mi
- 04/09/202574,847 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 9,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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