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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

R16 EBUMOT history

R16 EBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 16 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

R16 EBU blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
169,334 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 EBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 EBU was last recorded at 169,334 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,272 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
10,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,334 miles
  • 2022 – 160,986 miles
  • 2021 – 146,874 miles
  • 2020 – 139,309 miles
  • 2018 – 127,091 miles
  • 2017 – 113,863 miles
  • 2016 – 96,081 miles
  • 2015 – 88,205 miles
  • 2014 – 79,307 miles
  • 2013 – 72,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,334 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,334 miles
    Test number
    162147850082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,272 miles (+8,286)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,272 miles
    Test number
    464728686135
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly misshapen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoot will not open
  3. Pass160,986 miles (+14,112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,986 miles
    Test number
    406010676615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,874 miles
    Test number
    161652599699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,874 miles (+7,565)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,874 miles
    Test number
    857370982003
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass139,309 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,309 miles
    Test number
    195911379632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,091 miles (+13,228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    181795795833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,863 miles (+17,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,863 miles
    Test number
    372066491105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass96,081 miles (+7,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    253528349023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass88,205 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    175586443429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,520 miles (+7,213)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    855927375180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and in poor condition.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass79,307 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    275728174115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail79,307 miles (+6,653)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    776148774117
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass72,654 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    187869263174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteFront tyres worn.

Questions about R16 EBU

Does R16 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 EBU expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 EBU?
The MOT on R16 EBU expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 EBU done?
R16 EBU was recorded at 169,334 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 10,072 miles a year.
Has R16 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 EBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on R16 EBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 EBU find?
R16 EBU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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