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AK09 BVE

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,605 mi
Last recorded150,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 150,605 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 150,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 149,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front osf and nsf engine mounts have some play,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer sill has some damage,advise

Offside Rear disc discolored,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 145,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill has damage,advise

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 145,370 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill has damage,advise

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

Pass 11 May 2020 133,016 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 133,016 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 133,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 124,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 115,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,023 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,477 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 33,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,469 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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AK09 BVE is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BVE, 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 BVE is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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