2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · GF58 PXK
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 135,710 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF58 PXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 135,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF58 PXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (GF58 PXK) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GF58 PXK Mileage History
- 17/04/2024121,295 mi
- 18/04/2024121,295 mi
- 15/05/2025129,689 mi+8,394 mi
- 14/05/2026135,708 mi+6,019 mi
- 15/05/2026135,710 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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