2016 Volkswagen Scirocco R Manual

Highlights

• 280 bhp Scirocco R
• Two-litre turbocharged engine
• Six-speed manual gearbox
• Recently serviced
• Low mileage

Overview

It’s an undisputed phenomenon that cars have been getting bigger. Tastes have changed, and the new car market is awash with SUVs. So it’s unsurprising that cars like the neatly packaged Scirocco have fallen by the wayside. And this is a shame, because the two-door coupe offers everything most people need from their car along with an important extra: fun.

And the Scirocco offered for sale here isn’t any old Scirocco. It’s a Scirocco R. And that means it’s got a turbocharged two-litre engine under the bonnet which puts out 280 bhp. All these horses charge through a six-speed gearbox and head for the front wheels. VW's electronic XDS diff adds a little decorum to the whole event, and the driver is presented with a thoroughly thrilling ride. Selectable suspension settings allow you to choose whether you want to go for outright sportiness, or a nod to passenger comfort.

This particular example benefits from a recently completed service and very low mileage, so you can buy with confidence. It is finished in a crisp shade of white, with black trim. And the black interior is very well appointed and remains in excellent condition throughout.

If you’re in the market for a fast, fun little (by modern standards, at least) coupe which is sure to put a smile on your face, then this Scirocco should be just the ticket.

History and documentation

• Registered 2 Sep 2016
• Servicing invoices as follows: Aug 2018 @ 10,807 miles, Sep 2024 @ 38,668 miles
• The seller informs us that the car has had five services since new, and that they have paperwork for four of these
• Two keys
• We’re told that the vendor has some original documentation
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 27 Aug 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Smart black interior with very few signs of wear throughout
• Deeply bolstered seats provide plenty of lateral support
• The upholstery is well presented, with no obvious rips or damage
• Smart contrasting stitching
• Electronically adjustable heated seats
• Door cards clean and tidy
• Matching carpets show little use
• Multi-function steering wheel with audio controls
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning
• Well-stocked dashboard
• Auxiliary gauges mounted on the dashboard top
• Clear, analogue instruments
• The stereo was professionally repaired and refitted in Sep 2024
• Rear seating for two, with deep bolsters
• Headlining clean and tidy
• Fully carpeted boot, with plenty of luggage capacity and a 12V socket
• Spare wheel stowed under the boot floor with a jack, wheel brace, and locking wheel nut key

Exterior

• A neatly packaged two-door coupe, smartly finished in white with black trim
• The paintwork is generally very well presented, only a few small scuffs and scrapes
• Body panels excellent throughout, with no obvious damage that we could see
• A few light scuffs and stone chips on the front bumper and bonnet
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• New rear tyres fitted in Sep 2024
• The front tyres are dated 2022
• There are some scuffs on the wheel rims
• Slight delamination on the upper edge of the front numberplate
• Headlight lenses clear and bright
• Rear parking sensors
• The seller tells us that the underside of the car is completely original
• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 1,984 cc EA113 four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
• Produces 280 bhp and 258 lb ft
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• VW XDS electronic differential
• Engine bay clean and tidy
• The most recent service was carried out in Sep 2024, and included an engine oil and filter change
• The seller tells us that the car has recently received a new battery, and needs nothing else
• Said to start, run, and stop as it should do, with no issues or warning lights reported

Summary

Why settle for a hot hatch when you could have a sleekly styled coupe in the form of this immensely appealing Scirocco? It’s just a little different from its VW Group relatives to keep things interesting, and still has all the driving excitement of a small car with a powerful engine. Low mileage, a manual gearbox and a clever diff are the icing on this very delicious looking cake and we think it should make its next owner very happy.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Brackley, Northamptonshire.