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GF58 PLU

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,045 mi
Last recorded103,045 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,045 miles

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 103,045 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,797 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 79,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,929 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 70,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,200 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens unit has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage and slightly faded (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2020 65,195 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated and heavily water damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens unit has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage and slightly faded (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,112 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 51,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 43,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2016 38,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2015 32,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 27,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 23,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 19,916 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,710 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 PLU is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

GF58 PLU is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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