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EX58 VLJ

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,042 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os inner drive joints (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2026 134,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os inner drive joints (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2022 115,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,780 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,718 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,004 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,176 miles

screen scratched

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screen scratched

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pads have advanced wear

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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EX58 VLJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 74,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX58 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EX58 VLJ registered?

EX58 VLJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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