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G3 XGT

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 XGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 143,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 135,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,977 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 189,736 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 189,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 108,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,958 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,945 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner CV boot, small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn and cracks in tread.

Oil leak Slight oil leak, engine. ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,172 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,311 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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G3 XGT is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G3 XGT, 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 G3 XGT registered?

G3 XGT is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is G3 XGT safe to buy?

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