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BO53 BUL

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,930 mi
Last recorded128,930 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 BUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 128,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 114,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,290 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,491 miles

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

vehicle to low to jack up no clearance

Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle to low to jack up no clearance

Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

unable to jack vehicle up as it been lowered. no clearance for jack

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,951 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE ()

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE ()

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,844 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,198 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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BO53 BUL is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BO53 BUL, 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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BO53 BUL is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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