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AK09 XXB

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,066 mi
Last recorded175,066 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 175,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 175,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 158,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 81,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 55,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,396 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 27,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 22,827 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 XXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

AK09 XXB is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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