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AD59 EKL

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,357 mi
Last recorded122,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco80,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,355 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,956 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 99,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 89,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,905 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,359 miles

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 20 Oct 2016 52,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,062 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,210 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 25,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AD59 EKL is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD59 EKL, 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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AD59 EKL is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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