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M23 HJL

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 HJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 126,711 miles

Central Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Front Both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Rear All rear metal suspension surface corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 122,852 miles

All four tyres cracking and perished

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 122,852 miles

All four tyres cracking and perished

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,928 miles

Central Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 117,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 102,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,346 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,112 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,926 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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M23 HJL is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M23 HJL, 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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M23 HJL is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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