2016 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · N26 EAL
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 89,718 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N26 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 89,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N26 EAL 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 (N26 EAL) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
N26 EAL Mileage History
- 29/09/202367,675 mi
- 10/09/202475,440 mi+7,765 mi
- 09/09/202583,142 mi+7,702 mi
- 15/09/202583,145 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/202689,718 mi+6,573 mi
Average of roughly 7,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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