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CE54 SWS

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 SWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 108,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f brake warning wire disconnected

n/s/f jacking point damaged

n/s/r bump stop broken

n/s/r tyre perished in outer part of tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

numbers plates have a red tinge to digits up close

rear silencer removed

Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 106,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 105,120 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 105,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,569 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 100,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 98,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel hose insecure Air pipe insecure near drive belt under wheel arch. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Carbon Canister insecure. (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached Sill Cover insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,403 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,403 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,233 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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CE54 SWS is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE54 SWS, 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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CE54 SWS is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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