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RAM 900

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,868 mi
Last recorded58,868 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 900
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 58,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 55,926 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,406 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,215 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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RAM 900 is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RAM 900, 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 RAM 900 registered?

RAM 900 is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is RAM 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 900 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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