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GX58 ETL

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,024 mi
Last recorded108,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 ETL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,024 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

near side rear slight binding

Pass 4 Jun 2024 100,435 miles

Both front and both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 100,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front and both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,098 miles

slight damage to all tyre sidewalls

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

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating and leaking greese

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,271 miles

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 17 Jul 2017 70,887 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre valves perished

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,887 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front and o/s/r tyre valves perished

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,416 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,610 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit 2.1mm

o/s/f headlamp self leveling linkage broken

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,232 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,564 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,756 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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GX58 ETL is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX58 ETL, 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 GX58 ETL registered?

GX58 ETL is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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