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CE09 CXJ

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,945 mi
Last recorded175,945 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 CXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 175,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front (outer sill corroded but not excessively)

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear (o/s & n/s) Body panel corroded but not excessively

Fail 11 Nov 2025 175,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front (outer sill corroded but not excessively)

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear (o/s & n/s) Body panel corroded but not excessively

Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,886 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 163,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 154,779 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 154,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 128,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,877 miles

emissions to low pick up

o/s and n/s front tyre on wear bar

Pass 16 May 2018 109,404 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml on

Fail 16 May 2018 109,404 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml on

Pass 17 May 2017 98,945 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns/r...os/f...ns/f.. (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2017 98,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns/r...os/f...ns/f.. (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

two raer tyres cracking and worn unevon

Pass 3 May 2016 84,928 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 84,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,156 miles

rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,668 miles

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre no cords showing

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

unable to see front pads clearly

unable to see rear pads clearly

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre no cords showing

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

unable to see front pads clearly

unable to see rear pads clearly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,562 miles

both front tyres low 3mm

eml staying on

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,562 miles

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

both front tyres low 3mm

eml staying on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,704 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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CE09 CXJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE09 CXJ, 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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CE09 CXJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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