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H5 TLA

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 117,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective steaming up inside lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,521 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 113,949 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 109,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 109,935 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 109,854 miles

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

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 93,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,225 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,544 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 70,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,005 miles

Advanced wear to the front brake discs and pads

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,501 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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H5 TLA is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H5 TLA, 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 H5 TLA registered?

H5 TLA is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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