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AK09 XXA

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 XXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,275 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 121,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,036 miles

Front Headlamp lenses misted beam images unaffected

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 102,997 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,521 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,104 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Oct 2021 80,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,663 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,663 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 May 2019 69,632 miles

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

off side front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,747 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2017 65,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,467 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 50,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,524 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 XXA is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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