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LH58 ABU

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,569 mi
Last recorded79,569 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH58 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 79,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 79,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut and bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel protruding wheel arch, requires wing replacement

Offside Front wing has heavy bodywork damage requires rectification

Offside Rear inner part of tyre slightly perishing/cracking appearing

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,922 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective petrol flap unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working driving lamp not functioning (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch panel insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing has heavy bodywork damage requires rectification

Offside Rear inner part of tyre slightly perishing/cracking appearing

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,544 miles

eml light on

offside front wing damaged

oil service light on

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,813 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,818 miles

EML on

Nail in Offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge, Tyre also perishing

Rear tyre have slight sawtooth wear on inner edges

Slight corrosion lip on front disc's

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,664 miles

2x nails in drivers side rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 27,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2x nails in drivers side rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 21,624 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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LH58 ABU is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LH58 ABU, 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 LH58 ABU registered?

LH58 ABU is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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