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A26 DNC

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in outer sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day time running lamp inop but not testable

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms have slight surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,232 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,758 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 26,758 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 21,168 miles

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 DNC is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A26 DNC, 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 DNC registered?

A26 DNC is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is A26 DNC safe to buy?

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