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AF59 GDA

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,311 mi
Last recorded155,311 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 GDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 155,311 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 150,525 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2023 141,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 141,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 130,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,984 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 56,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,144 miles

front nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

unable to check rear belts and seats due to boot full of items

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,203 miles

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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AF59 GDA is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF59 GDA, 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 AF59 GDA registered?

AF59 GDA is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AF59 GDA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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