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BV09 ZBJ

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,863 mi
Last recorded119,863 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ZBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 119,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,036 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,036 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Both side bulbs (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Through centre due to over inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 101,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 101,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,880 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 97,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,606 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension been lowered

Fail 7 Jun 2016 84,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension been lowered

Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,739 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 ZBJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZBJ, 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 BV09 ZBJ registered?

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

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