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GF58 MRX

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from inner band (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 98,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from inner band (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 91,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2023 85,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,818 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,818 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very flat on arrival, reinflated before test but inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,289 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,804 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear lense slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,497 miles

engine light on

offside rear lense slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,597 miles

offside rear lense slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 31,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 31,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,181 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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GF58 MRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF58 MRX, 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 GF58 MRX registered?

GF58 MRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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