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PL05 ZRZ

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,523 mi
Last recorded96,523 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,523 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 92,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS warning lamp on

Fail 8 Nov 2024 88,745 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,360 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension warning lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,278 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,153 miles

Offside front tyre cracking starting to wear on inner edge.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,201 miles

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

advise(rear coil springs bodies badly corroded)

advise(rear coil springs corroding)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,753 miles

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

advise(rear tyres unevenly worn)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,709 miles

advise(o,s,f wishbone rear bush deteriorating)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 23,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,429 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 20,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,697 miles

advise(n,s,r tyre slight uneven wear)

advise(o,s,r tyre marginal on edge)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front & rear discs)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,977 miles

advise(both front tyres treads beginning to crack)

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(n,s,r tyre slightly unevenly worn may be buckled wheel)

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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PL05 ZRZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PL05 ZRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 ZRZ registered?

PL05 ZRZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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