You can check the number plate with Transport For London, but If it is on a 65 plate I think it must be Euro 6.

 

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896

 

I have the silicon bag in my 2015 Scout, so there is a good chance it will be in the cars that you are looking at. Provided it has not ruptured, it is not a big thing to sort out.

 

 

 

 

just found another white scout, identical spec and age to previous ones I've looked. It's a couple of hundred pounds cheaper but has needed mechanical repairs.

Its another ex lease car, same company the other white one I've looked at. It's just had two new shock absorbers on the front (they were leaking in previous MOTs), new cambelt and water pump. According to the sales guy its "currently having its rear differential rebuilt as it was making some noise". The sales guy sounded very open and honest and happily gave me the info on the car's condition, visual and mechanical.

He says the exterior and interior are pristine, but needing new shocks, new rear bearings, and rebuilding the differential (I'm not exactly clear what this means) sounds like its been over some big bumps or something.

 

Orded the blue one. Picking it up tomorrow. The garage agreed to sort out the cambelt and water pump (using skoda parts).

They've checked the coolant reservoir and say that there is no 'mit silikan' on this one. Seems a bit strange as other 2015 octavia scouts seem to have it, but I'll check again when i pick up the car.

Will book it in for a haldex full service next week and gear box oil and filter change while I'm at it. Also want a tow bar fitted.

Can any one recommend a VAG specialist in Kent?

 

Thanks for everyone's input on this thread and elsewhere. It's great to have access to a whole load of knowledge and experience from other skoda drivers.