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RJ58 BUO

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,071 mi
Last recorded81,071 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 BUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,071 miles

rear shockers very rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2025 81,067 miles

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

rear shockers very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,444 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction SUNSTRIPE (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 75,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,304 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,871 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 40,691 miles

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

car pulls to the left .can not see any damage

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 28,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,453 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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RJ58 BUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ58 BUO, 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 RJ58 BUO registered?

RJ58 BUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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