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AF09 RLX

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 RLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor/jacking point damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,462 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to insufficient light output (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor/jacking point damaged

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,709 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 114,709 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,572 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,355 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,355 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF09 RLX is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF09 RLX, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF09 RLX registered?

AF09 RLX is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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