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E18 CXY

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 CXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,834 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 90,551 miles

CRACKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.

Fail 12 Dec 2023 90,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected ROD BROKEN ON WISHBONE. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

CRACKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.

Offside Front UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,008 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Suspension level sensor is broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight engine oi leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,621 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,597 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension level sensor broken

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,953 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,928 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 41,976 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,229 miles

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

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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E18 CXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E18 CXY, 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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What year was E18 CXY registered?

E18 CXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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