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J26 VWG

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,355 mi
Last recorded119,355 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco46,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 119,355 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,069 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 63,216 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,522 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 41,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2019 34,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J26 VWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 J26 VWG, 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 J26 VWG registered?

J26 VWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is J26 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 VWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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