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PX58 GHU

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,199 mi
Last recorded103,199 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 GHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 103,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 103,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside offside reverse light does not illuminate but nearside one works

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel high but still works (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 101,854 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside offside reverse light does not illuminate but nearside one works

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel high but still works (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,221 miles

Offside reverse light inop

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,904 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 94,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Side light not working

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

Parking brake only just met required effort may need adjustment

Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,948 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,077 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake hard to apply

Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake hard to apply

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust clamp missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp corroded

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,886 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 59,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,639 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,475 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 41,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,039 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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PX58 GHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX58 GHU, 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 PX58 GHU registered?

PX58 GHU is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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