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AD09 VLP

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,263 mi
Last recorded148,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 148,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 148,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 137,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 135,686 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 130,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 130,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 122,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,085 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 100,085 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,178 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 60,178 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,137 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,973 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,548 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner sections

Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,548 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner sections

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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AD09 VLP is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD09 VLP, 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 AD09 VLP registered?

AD09 VLP is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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