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AK58 VPT

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 122,608 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2024 122,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,276 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 114,276 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air induction kit kitted

both front brake discs corroded

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air induction kit kitted

both front brake discs corroded

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 60,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjustment broken (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,639 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing feathered slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing feathered slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2013 21,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,694 miles

Both front tyres slightly split/cracked on edges

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,800 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 VPT is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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