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AK09 BHL

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,276 mi
Last recorded153,276 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 153,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,825 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 143,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 141,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 135,247 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 135,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,570 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 125,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,909 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 92,839 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 92,839 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,268 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 78,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tears in tread area's of both front tyres

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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AK09 BHL is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK09 BHL, 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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AK09 BHL is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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