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FV58 GXB

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 144,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 144,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 139,240 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 139,240 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,802 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 127,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 121,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,501 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 114,501 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,872 miles

Slight scratches on the front screen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches from wiper blades on n/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches from wiper blades on n/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratches on windscreen caused by defective wiper blade but not obscure drivers veiw

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,220 miles

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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FV58 GXB is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV58 GXB, 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 FV58 GXB registered?

FV58 GXB is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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The MOT history for FV58 GXB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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