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AJ59 YDO

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,170 mi
Last recorded156,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 YDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside vehicle height sensor damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2026 156,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside vehicle height sensor damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2025 152,079 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 140,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,385 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 133,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,270 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 127,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 121,736 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,008 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 97,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 81,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmision data detected

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,177 miles

emissions too low to be read by smoke analyser

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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AJ59 YDO 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 77.8%.

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 AJ59 YDO, 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 AJ59 YDO registered?

AJ59 YDO is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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