2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · LM58 PZJ
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 122,466 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM58 PZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 122,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM58 PZJ 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 (LM58 PZJ) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM58 PZJ Mileage History
- 21/09/2023116,067 mi
- 22/09/2023116,072 mi+5 mi
- 01/05/2025120,967 mi+4,895 mi
- 15/05/2025120,980 mi+13 mi
- 27/05/2026122,466 mi+1,486 mi
Average of roughly 2,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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