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AV59 YLZ

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,702 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view worn wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 99,015 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,951 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 84,951 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,274 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,274 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 67,047 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,936 miles

off side rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,665 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,433 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 YLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLZ, 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 AV59 YLZ registered?

AV59 YLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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