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2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 VPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,077 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 139,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 104,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,907 miles

Oil leak back of engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak back of engine ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,564 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,969 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit & only just passed test

Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,969 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit & only just passed test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,727 miles

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 VPN is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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