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JFZ 8161

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,629 mi
Last recorded113,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 8161
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,629 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 113,628 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,615 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 110,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,901 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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JFZ 8161 is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JFZ 8161, 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 JFZ 8161 registered?

JFZ 8161 is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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