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R8 NXK

2004 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

75,078 mi
Last recorded75,078 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 NXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 131,068 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 130,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 129,163 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2023 63,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,742 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,794 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,445 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2018 38,181 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 115,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,252 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both nearside front and nearside rear tyres have sidewall damage but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,732 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,729 miles

wear in front bottom wishbone bushes.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,729 miles

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

little reserve handbrake travel.

wear in front bottom wishbone bushes.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres underinflated

child seat fitted n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in sidewall, unable to to see chord would strongly advise replacement

outer sill trims fitted

rear discs worn, pads look low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres underinflated

child seat fitted n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in sidewall, unable to to see chord would strongly advise replacement

outer sill trims fitted

rear discs worn, pads look low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,904 miles

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

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

ns headlight output slightly reduced

tested wet, slight front brake judder, rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,348 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs badly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,976 miles

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

nearside front inner tyre wall spilt slighty,and outer wall damage.

offside front outer wall slight damage.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,575 miles

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

brake warring light stay on

offside rear tyre has achip in sidewall

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2008 55,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre has achip in sidewall

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,129 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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R8 NXK is a 2004 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 R8 NXK, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R8 NXK is a 2004 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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