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AU09 YGR

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,599 mi
Last recorded161,599 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 161,599 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,871 miles

corrosion on sills

Fail 27 Mar 2025 149,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both lamps inop. (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer Sill rusty / getting weak. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 141,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,436 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 133,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,422 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 131,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn slightly rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 106,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 103,148 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 103,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 95,331 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 85,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,752 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers worn

nearside front wheel has been welded

nearside rear road tyre inner edge is distorted

offside rear road tyre inner edge is distorted

unable to check passenger seat due to fore and aft mechanism not working but secured in the upright postion

Pass 9 May 2013 59,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,482 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f mirror has blunt edges not dangerous

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f mirror has blunt edges not dangerous

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 YGR is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YGR, 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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AU09 YGR is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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