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AK58 VRT

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 121,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,344 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,361 miles

2 x rear shocker dust covers torn and dropped

front antiroll bar corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear springs corroded x 2

slight buckle on nsf alloy wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,361 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure exhaust centre sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap stuck shut (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf headlamp dip beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear springs corroded x 2

slight buckle on nsf alloy wheel

2 x rear shocker dust covers torn and dropped

front antiroll bar corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,144 miles

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

bonnet cover loose

both rear bump stops perished

n/s/r spring corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak present

Fail 18 Oct 2019 92,144 miles

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

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

bonnet cover loose

both rear bump stops perished

n/s/r spring corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak present

Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,135 miles

both front console bushes cracked

exhaust sleeve corroded

rear drop links worn

various minor oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2018 80,135 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front console bushes cracked

exhaust sleeve corroded

rear drop links worn

various minor oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,842 miles

Front nsf ball joint rubber perished

Rear rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear rear bump stops perished

Rear rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,923 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer cv boot split leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,151 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,844 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 VRT is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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