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B5 PKS

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,295 mi
Last recorded154,295 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 154,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 154,295 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 142,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

aux drive belt 1/2 missing

Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,136 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2022 131,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached level sensor linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,003 miles

Central slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,003 miles

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

Central slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,457 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,885 miles

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded

Advise both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 81,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall 235/40/ZR 18 95W (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre 235/40ZR 18 95W (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded

Advise both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,552 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,551 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B5 PKS is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 PKS, 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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B5 PKS is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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