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J333 FAY

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,842 mi
Last recorded225,842 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 FAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 225,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 214,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 175,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 173,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 169,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 156,874 miles

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

Offside Front suspension level sensor link missing

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 156,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension level sensor link missing

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2019 143,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2018 136,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 127,189 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 127,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and low on tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,682 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)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and low on tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,711 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape...no tread on inside of tyre

windscreen damaged...not in drivers view

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape...no tread on inside of tyre

windscreen damaged...not in drivers view

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,830 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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J333 FAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J333 FAY, 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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J333 FAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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