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J28 CMR

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

125,770 mi
Last recorded125,770 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 CMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 125,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,438 miles

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

the handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened stiffnes adjuster repaired witha nylon tie (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 132,125 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened stiffnes adjuster repaired witha nylon tie (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,026 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,587 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 114,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,995 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,562 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 92,562 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 180,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 180,282 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,727 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary safety catch (3.1 (c))

Front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,727 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary safety catch (3.1 (c))

Front tyres worn slightly inner edges

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,414 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,973 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,242 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,242 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 24 Sep 2014 35,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,189 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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J28 CMR is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 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 J28 CMR, 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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J28 CMR is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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