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AK58 DLV

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,978 mi
Last recorded137,978 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 DLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,978 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 137,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 134,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,683 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 128,683 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,264 miles

Nearside front suspension coil spring slightly corroded at top

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on both shoulders

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,458 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber top dust cover/bump stop perishing slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,487 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 71,487 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,262 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,467 miles

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

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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AK58 DLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK58 DLV, 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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AK58 DLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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