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BU59 YZZ

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 85,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 76,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,864 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 73,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,304 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,993 miles

Centre exhaust clamp disorted but secure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,480 miles

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

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

advise nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

advise nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,710 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills heavily coated in body schutz

slight movement o/s/f seat frame

Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills heavily coated in body schutz

slight movement o/s/f seat frame

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,171 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 23,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BU59 YZZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU59 YZZ, 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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BU59 YZZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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