2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · E1 WAB
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 65,382 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E1 WAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 65,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E1 WAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (E1 WAB) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E1 WAB Mileage History
- 16/10/202344,300 mi
- 29/10/202454,759 mi+10,459 mi
- 01/11/202454,930 mi+171 mi
- 31/10/202565,379 mi+10,449 mi
- 19/11/202565,382 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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