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AF09 TXZ

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,618 miles

Central exhaust sleeve brackets are corroding

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill and jacking point is damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2024 141,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust sleeve brackets are corroding

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill and jacking point is damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 133,851 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,642 miles

Covers Fitted to underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,628 miles

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

Covers Fitted to underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,971 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,353 miles

Eml light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Alloy has buckle

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,157 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TXZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AF09 TXZ, 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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AF09 TXZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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