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YY09 EWX

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 EWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 144,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,756 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 137,627 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,046 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 126,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald. almost to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing uneven and feathering tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair over all readings low at 54%. (Requires urgent attention to braking system) (1.2.1 (c))

Rear parking brake low readings Over all = 18%. (requires urgent attention)

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,722 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 82,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,785 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,730 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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YY09 EWX is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY09 EWX, 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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YY09 EWX is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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