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LU07 DOD

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,841 mi
Last recorded141,841 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU07 DOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 141,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 141,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Excessive movement in shock absorber under shaker plate (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,541 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 132,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,646 miles

Coolant level low

Creaking from rear

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 117,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Fitted incorrectly ( upside down ) (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Coolant level low

Creaking from rear

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,742 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 99,748 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres uneven wear

both front wiper blades smearing screen

side wall damage to near side rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,499 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

both front wiper blades smearing screen

side wall damage to near side rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,774 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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LU07 DOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LU07 DOD, 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 LU07 DOD registered?

LU07 DOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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