2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · PX58 VCW
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 112,391 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX58 VCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 112,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX58 VCW 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 (PX58 VCW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
PX58 VCW Mileage History
- 11/10/2022108,762 mi
- 09/10/2023110,471 mi+1,709 mi
- 18/10/2023110,474 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/2024111,518 mi+1,044 mi
- 15/10/2025112,391 mi+873 mi
Average of roughly 1,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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