2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · SY58 LSL
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 66,121 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY58 LSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 66,121 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.
SY58 LSL 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 (SY58 LSL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY58 LSL Mileage History
- 20/11/202362,084 mi
- 25/11/202464,512 mi+2,428 mi
- 25/11/202464,512 mi
- 28/11/202566,121 mi+1,609 mi
- 28/11/202566,121 mi
Average of roughly 1,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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