2008 Volkswagen Scirocco · 3,757 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2008 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Scirocco years (3,757 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 106,968
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,757
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.3% of tests fail here (113% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.9%
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Tyres9.4%
- Brakes9.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.74%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.25%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.61%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.86%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.01%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.78%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.54%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Scirocco year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Scirocco years (3,757 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.98% of tests), position lamp not working (4.74% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 106,968 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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