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AU09 UPB

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel rim damaged

Rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 131,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,719 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber( electronic) been replaced with standard

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 124,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber( electronic) been replaced with standard

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,833 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 119,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion & pitting on rear brake disc at o/s

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,185 miles

Dog seatbelt fitted to n/s front stalk

Dog seatbelt fitted to o/s seatbelt stalk

Fail 16 Mar 2022 114,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dog seatbelt fitted to n/s front stalk

Dog seatbelt fitted to o/s seatbelt stalk

Front tyre at o/s wearing & cracking on edges

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,893 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Sump corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,870 miles

Rear brake at n/s dragging

Rear tyre at n/s damage to outer wall & wearing uneven on inner edge will soon need changing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,457 miles

Corrosion on engine sump

Corrosion on o/s front brake disc

Corrosion on rear brake disc

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,457 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on engine sump

Corrosion on o/s front brake disc

Corrosion on rear brake disc

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,611 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,544 miles

fronjt dics's have slight corrosion on inside edge

n/s/r bump stop cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,454 miles

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

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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AU09 UPB is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU09 UPB, 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 AU09 UPB registered?

AU09 UPB is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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