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AK09 XWR

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,130 mi
Last recorded148,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 XWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 148,130 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 148,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 137,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 137,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,511 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 124,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to limit and small chunk out of outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 114,286 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to limit and small chunk out of outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 103,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 86,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 68,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,300 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,931 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 XWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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