2016 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · G8 GHU
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 89,390 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G8 GHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 89,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G8 GHU 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 (G8 GHU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G8 GHU Mileage History
- 17/08/202371,749 mi
- 05/09/202482,488 mi+10,739 mi
- 06/09/202482,488 mi
- 20/08/202589,390 mi+6,902 mi
- 20/08/202589,390 mi
Average of roughly 8,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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