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GF58 TXZ

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,506 mi
Last recorded195,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 TXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 195,506 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 195,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 182,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 May 2019 182,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2018 167,461 miles

EML light on

damage to offside body sill

engine/gearbox has a misting of oil

slight damage rear bumper

slight damage to screen(nearside)

slight wear and corrosion all brake discs

Fail 9 May 2018 167,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

EML light on

damage to offside body sill

engine/gearbox has a misting of oil

slight damage rear bumper

slight damage to screen(nearside)

slight wear and corrosion all brake discs

Pass 16 May 2017 153,570 miles

EML light on

engine/gearbox have a misting of oil

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 13 May 2016 137,919 miles

damage to rear bumper (offside)

engine/gearbox has a misting of oil

front tyres nearing wear markers

slight damage offside body sill

Fail 27 Nov 2015 130,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

engine management light stays on.

mayger oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 121,338 miles

EML light on

engine has a misting of oil

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,010 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape and nearing limit on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,086 miles

front tyres nearing limit and wear on inner edges

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres nearing limit and wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,002 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 TXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

GF58 TXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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