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BR09 WES

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 WES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,045 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,321 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 92,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 74,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 71,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,172 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,718 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,132 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 43,132 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 37,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,574 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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BR09 WES is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 BR09 WES, 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 BR09 WES registered?

BR09 WES is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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