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M19 FON

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 FON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 132,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 132,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,802 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 125,802 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,429 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,429 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,699 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 97,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,937 miles

brake warning light comes on

engine bay and under covers fitted

front tyres worn low, close to legal limit and splits inner walls, close to cords, lower inner edges

fuel filter damp/misting

n/s mirror glass loose

rear tyres stepping inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal and disc corroded/worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake warning light comes on

eml on

engine bay and under covers fitted

front tyres worn low, close to legal limit and splits inner walls, close to cords, lower inner edges

fuel filter damp/misting

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s/r outer side light inop

o/s/r brake tight/sticking

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear tyres stepping inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,592 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on dash? and pads wear sensor light on but pads ok?

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on dash? and pads wear sensor light on but pads ok?

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,056 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,767 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M19 FON is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M19 FON, 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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M19 FON is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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