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AV09 MDF

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,857 mi
Last recorded113,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 MDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,857 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 113,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,140 miles

park brake requirements only just met 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,793 miles

Nearside headlight self level device link arm missing

Offside Rear seat back slight movement in the locking position

comfort/sport suspension flashing light on centre console

engine oil sump corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2023 105,793 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap won't open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlight self level device link arm missing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear seat back slight movement in the locking position

comfort/sport suspension flashing light on centre console

engine oil sump corroding

service overdue, engine oil below minimum

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,510 miles

engine sump corroding

inner face of front brake discs narrowing due to corrosion

offside & nearside front bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front to rear into flexi shows signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump corroding

inner face of front brake discs narrowing due to corrosion

offside & nearside front bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front to rear into flexi shows signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,940 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 97,931 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 97,846 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mishapen on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,430 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,297 miles

Coolant below 'MIN' mark

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Should be between 0.97 - 1.03 currently 1.919 (7.3.D.3)

Coolant below 'MIN' mark

Engine management light illuminated

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,377 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 65,377 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,973 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 46,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,466 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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AV09 MDF 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 61.9%.

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 AV09 MDF, 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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AV09 MDF is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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