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AK59 EXP

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,772 mi
Last recorded114,772 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 EXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 114,772 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 7 Dec 2024 108,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 97,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 82,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 76,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,963 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged, and cracking.

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking.

engine seeping oil at the back, should repair, a.s.a.p.

Fail 29 May 2019 62,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged, and cracking.

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking.

engine seeping oil at the back, should repair, a.s.a.p.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,342 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,821 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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AK59 EXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK59 EXP, 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 AK59 EXP registered?

AK59 EXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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