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WJ58 VLG

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,151 mi
Last recorded24,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2025 22,897 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,574 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 20,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 16,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,179 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,711 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,500 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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WJ58 VLG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ58 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ58 VLG registered?

WJ58 VLG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 VLG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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