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AJ58 YJY

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,091 mi
Last recorded141,091 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 141,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,623 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 189,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 111,116 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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AJ58 YJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 74,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ58 YJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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