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AO58 VFY

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,316 mi
Last recorded159,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 159,316 miles

Brake pads low light illuminated.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear mudflap loose.

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

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

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 16 Jan 2025 159,316 miles

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

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

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

Brake pads low light illuminated.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear mudflap loose.

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

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

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 14 Jan 2024 142,490 miles

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

Rear Corrosion to all rear suspension components and subframe

Fail 12 Jan 2024 142,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Corrosion to all rear suspension components and subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2023 122,445 miles

corrosion in rear subframe,chassis ,floor and rear of sills

Fail 13 Jan 2023 122,442 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

battery low in power

corrosion in rear subframe,chassis ,floor and rear of sills

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,418 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 90,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front suspension levelling device likely to fail

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front suspension levelling device broken

offside rear tyre feathered/stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,322 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,322 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit CLAMP MISSING (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve is rusted / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,900 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 37,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,289 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,815 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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AO58 VFY is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AO58 VFY, 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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AO58 VFY is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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