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RJ58 VNP

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco74,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 VNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 127,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 127,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,184 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 122,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad broken from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

NOTE park brake efficiency is a borderline pass.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,226 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Main beams are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,529 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,529 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,529 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 100,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,868 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 97,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,981 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 94,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner

Fail 26 Sep 2015 79,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,401 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner edges

nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge just passed test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,788 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 VNP is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VNP, 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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RJ58 VNP is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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