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GJ58 OBX

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,376 mi
Last recorded111,376 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 OBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,376 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 111,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,578 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 100,571 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,335 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 36,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,017 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front fog lamp is cracked

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 OBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ58 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

GJ58 OBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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