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G20 LJK

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,760 mi
Last recorded145,760 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 138,171 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self Leveling Devices Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag Light ON (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,167 miles

Both Front Levelling Senses Broken

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 134,065 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Both Front Levelling Senses Broken

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 116,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 112,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves are perished and damaged

both rear tyres are going out of shape

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

engine warning light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,105 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing examination of some componants

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Brake performance test not done - space saver fitted

Brake wear warning light on

Engine covers fitted preventing examination of some componants

Engine management light on

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 83,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,899 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 53,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 27,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,920 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)

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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G20 LJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G20 LJK, 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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G20 LJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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