2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · YO08 ARN
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 90,670 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YO08 ARN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 90,670 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.
YO08 ARN 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 (YO08 ARN) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YO08 ARN Mileage History
- 29/04/202287,069 mi
- 06/05/202287,070 mi+1 mi
- 23/12/202490,670 mi+3,600 mi
Average of roughly 1,357 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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