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BV09 VGK

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,816 mi
Last recorded148,816 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 148,816 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 142,464 miles

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 142,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 137,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,563 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 134,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 131,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 123,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,919 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 107,919 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have radial cracks

Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,355 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have radial cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,550 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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BV09 VGK is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV09 VGK, 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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BV09 VGK is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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