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FM08 WHN

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,098 mi
Last recorded111,098 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 WHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear sensor wire snapped.

Fail 17 Jul 2025 100,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror direction indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

brake pad wear sensor wire snapped.

handbrake light light flashing indicating a problem

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,954 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 89,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,871 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall perishing and damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing.

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,175 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,878 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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FM08 WHN is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM08 WHN, 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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FM08 WHN is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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