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GJ58 DTO

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,716 mi
Last recorded118,716 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 DTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 118,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2024 111,332 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 111,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 103,038 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 86,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,950 miles

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

both front tyres are below 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,933 miles

BOTH FROT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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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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GJ58 DTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ58 DTO, 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 GJ58 DTO registered?

GJ58 DTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 DTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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