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RJ58 BUV

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,248 mi
Last recorded122,248 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 BUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 122,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 122,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,179 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2023 94,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 80,706 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 65,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,859 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,281 miles

Item removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,281 miles

Item removed from windscreen prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,818 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,273 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 11 Oct 2011 26,166 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 BUV is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ58 BUV, 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 RJ58 BUV registered?

RJ58 BUV is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is RJ58 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 BUV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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