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EM08 TOM

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,204 mi
Last recorded156,204 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM08 TOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 156,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 146,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,701 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,040 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,039 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 114,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 109,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 107,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,699 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,402 miles

both rear tyres lumpy on inner tread

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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EM08 TOM is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EM08 TOM, 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 EM08 TOM registered?

EM08 TOM is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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