2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · AP58 AOK

A noticeable thread through the MOT record is the recurring attention required for the rear suspension bushings and the brake system, with advisories on both rear inner arm pins in 2023 and a rear anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint in 2022, plus a major rear‑brake imbalance and service‑brake binding noted in early 2024. Although the most recent test in January 2026 returned a clean pass, the pattern shows that the rear chassis and braking components have been a focal point for maintenance, and the vehicle has had to address several brake‑related deficiencies over the last few years. At 125,981 miles spread over roughly 17 years the average annual mileage sits around 7,400 mi, which is within the normal range for a car of this age. The MOTs have been performed annually without significant gaps, indicating the vehicle has been regularly presented for inspection. This mileage level suggests that wear items such as suspension bushings, brake discs and pads, and tyre tread will be approaching the latter stages of their service lives, and any components that have already shown wear in the records may be nearing the point of replacement. When you inspect the car, give particular focus to the rear suspension. Check for any looseness or clunking when the wheels are rocked over bumps, and examine the condition of the inner arm bushes and anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint for excessive play or cracked rubber. On a test drive, feel for any wandering or pulling, especially when cornering, which could indicate worn bushings or deteriorated linkage. The rear brake system should be scrutinised: listen for uneven brake noise, feel for any pull to one side under hard braking, and verify that the parking brake holds firmly without excessive travel, as a prior failure flagged insufficient efficiency. Finally, confirm that all external lamps are operational – the nearside front position lamp and registration plate lamp were previously recorded as inoperative – and inspect the rear brake discs for scoring or thinning, as multiple advisories noted disc wear in 2021. Examine the off‑side rear tyre for any cracking or perishing, and ensure the tyre tread depth is even across the wheel set. Any signs of uneven braking, binding service brakes, or suspension play should be addressed before purchase, as they were the source of the most recent major failures.