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YY09 MDU

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,296 mi
Last recorded166,296 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 166,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,202 miles

Nearside Front Damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 14 Jul 2022 147,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,866 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 112,394 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,096 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 89,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 82,294 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,089 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,159 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 MDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY09 MDU, 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 MDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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