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J300 ORG

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,277 mi
Last recorded130,277 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 ORG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 130,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 126,408 miles

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

Exhaust condition

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 126,408 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust condition

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,522 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,154 miles

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

battery covered

engine covered

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,689 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

battery covered

engine covered

under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 99,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

dpf fitted

lip on front discs

nearside rear bump stop starting to perrish

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,138 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 90,292 miles

DPF fitted

screen scratched

Fail 28 May 2015 90,292 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

DPF fitted

screen scratched

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,664 miles

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)

Slight oil leak at turbo

Fail 3 Jun 2014

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

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)

Slight oil leak at turbo

Pass 16 May 2013 72,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 72,316 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,516 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

faint scratch in windscreen a zone.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,180 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

faint scratch in windscreen a zone.

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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J300 ORG is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J300 ORG, 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 J300 ORG registered?

J300 ORG is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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