2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · TIJ 8629
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 55,770 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TIJ 8629 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 55,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TIJ 8629 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (TIJ 8629) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TIJ 8629 Mileage History
- 29/06/202255,104 mi
- 17/04/202555,769 mi+665 mi
- 22/04/202555,770 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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