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AK09 SNJ

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,816 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,448 miles

Advise o/s/r brake binding.

Advise o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge.

Fail 15 Aug 2020 79,448 miles

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

Advise o/s/r brake binding.

Advise o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 77,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise very close to legal wear limit . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise very close to legal wear limit . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,572 miles

Advise both front tyres are on the wear limits.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,443 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 SNJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SNJ, 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 AK09 SNJ registered?

AK09 SNJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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