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AK58 VPX

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,678 mi
Last recorded144,678 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 VPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,678 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 144,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,950 miles

Both rear shocks soft

Cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Engine has bad oil leak

General corrosion to all suspension

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Slight play in nearside rear drop link

Fail 20 Nov 2023 104,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks soft

Cuts to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Engine has bad oil leak

General corrosion to all suspension

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,376 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,015 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front springs corroded

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres out of shape

General corrosion to all suspension

Handbrake travel long

Nearside front cv boot perished

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Nearside rear number plate inop

Oil leak from turbo

Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,015 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front springs corroded

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres out of shape

General corrosion to all suspension

Handbrake travel long

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

Nearside front cv boot perished

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Nearside rear number plate inop

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

Oil leak from turbo

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,791 miles

Both rear shocks very soft

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Sump rusty and leaking

Both front shocks corroded

All rear suspension general corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,791 miles

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

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

All rear suspension general corrosion

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear shocks very soft

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Sump rusty and leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,598 miles

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

long handbrake

sump corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 90,598 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected from abs block (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake

sump corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both sides tread unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2018 88,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both sides tread unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/r suspension bump stop bush deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,557 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 70,557 miles

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

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 30 Oct 2015 52,456 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 52,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/S/R tyre tread distorted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,133 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/S/R tyre tread distorted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,778 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 VPX is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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