2009 Volkswagen Scirocco · 19,560 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2009 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Scirocco years (19,560 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 36.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 111,448
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,560
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.4% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Suspension15.3%
- Tyres8.6%
- Brakes8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.92%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.62%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.59%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.41%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Scirocco years (19,560 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.71% of tests), position lamp not working (3.99% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 111,448 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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