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A26 BLK

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,178 mi
Last recorded61,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,859 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm left on (TWI) on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slighty worn on both inner and outer edges 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 24,119 miles

Offside Front has nail in centre tread

Offside Rear has nail in centre tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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A26 BLK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A26 BLK, 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 A26 BLK registered?

A26 BLK is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is A26 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 BLK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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