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E1 WAB

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,382 mi
Last recorded65,382 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 WAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,382 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 65,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda reading high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Sump pan corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 54,759 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,300 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing out of shape

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,907 miles

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

Sump pan corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 32,896 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,773 miles

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

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

corossion on oil sump

light surface corossion on rear subfrome

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,722 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,011 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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E1 WAB is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E1 WAB, 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 E1 WAB registered?

E1 WAB is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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