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B20 SVW

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 156,522 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 151,155 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 151,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,555 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including both subframes,brake and suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,070 miles

Front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorated

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement(rearmost)

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 124,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 124,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,896 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both of approx. 3mm 235/40/ZR18 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,207 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres 2mm

Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,207 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2013 39,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,787 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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B20 SVW 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 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 B20 SVW, 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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B20 SVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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