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MA58 RXJ

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,673 mi
Last recorded132,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 RXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,978 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 128,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 116,368 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 116,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn crows foot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,244 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires close to 3mm 235/40/R18 Kormoran (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear end suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 22 Jul 2021 100,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 100,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6 mm 235/40=18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,726 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,726 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,543 miles

"Check brake pads" warning displayed - all pads ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scolloping on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scolloping on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

"Check brake pads" warning displayed - all pads ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scolloping on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scolloping on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 81,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,633 miles

Both rear tyres scolloping on inner edge

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split/worn (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres scolloping on inner edge

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,691 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,211 miles

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre slightly castleated on inner tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,288 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MA58 RXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MA58 RXJ, 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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MA58 RXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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