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AV59 HFF

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,839 mi
Last recorded160,839 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 160,839 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 160,825 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Film on rear Lights

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 157,745 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,459 miles

Advise all four suspension springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav etc in drivers view ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak all the way back to fuel tank.Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 157,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Advise all four suspension springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav etc in drivers view ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak all the way back to fuel tank.Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 149,243 miles

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

vehicle has been modified

Pass 20 Aug 2020 143,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 143,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,247 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,566 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 113,046 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour dip beam (1.1.A.3e)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour main beam (1.1.A.3e)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour yellow lamps are fitted (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,300 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,300 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,870 miles

front brake pads appear low

improperly spaced number plates in boot

rear brake pads on legal limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges and close to legal limit in places

service overdue indicator on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,065 miles

cut in o/s/front tyre outer sidwall no cords exposed

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,601 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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AV59 HFF is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV59 HFF, 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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AV59 HFF is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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