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AK58 VPV

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,024 mi
Last recorded136,024 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,024 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension components

general perishing to rear suspension bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,024 miles

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

general perishing to rear suspension bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2025 136,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens inside has water ingress, beam image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglamp defected

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs inner and outer face badly corroded, unevenly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light slightly loose

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs has uneven wear, also corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,112 miles

Front brake discs quite worn

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,112 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs quite worn

Rear both tyres very worn on inner edges 235/40x18w

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,926 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,464 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts as seats are in folded position

Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,657 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,706 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,729 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 41,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 4 Oct 2013 41,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,453 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 VPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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