2016 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · BO53 ETH
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 59,503 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BO53 ETH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 59,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BO53 ETH 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 (BO53 ETH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BO53 ETH Mileage History
- 31/10/202250,099 mi
- 14/10/202353,003 mi+2,904 mi
- 12/10/202456,714 mi+3,711 mi
- 15/10/202559,494 mi+2,780 mi
- 16/10/202559,503 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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