2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · CV59 GCU

The Volkswagen Scirocco failed its most recent MOT on 11 March 2026 at 165,450 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy. The maintenance trend is unstable. The vehicle passed cleanly on 4 December 2024 at 158,351 miles after a failed attempt two days earlier on 2 December 2024 at the same mileage, and prior tests in December 2023 (140,097 miles) and February 2023 (128,765 miles) also passed with no defects logged. The back-to-back failure and pass in late 2024, followed by the 2026 failure with no defects recorded, points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than a clear mechanical decline in the data itself. The recorded mileage shows typical use for a 17-year-old car. Annual averages sit near 9,700 miles. The gap between the February 2023 test at 128,765 miles and the December 2023 test at 140,097 miles shows about 11,300 miles in ten months. From December 2023 to December 2024 the car covered 18,254 miles, a sharper accumulation suggesting heavier commuting or motorway use in that period. Between December 2024 and the March 2026 failure, only 7,099 miles were added across fifteen months, implying reduced running before the latest test. The DVSA record lists no advisories or defects across any entry, so no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc wear, corrosion, or exhaust emission faults are evidenced. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and underbody rust given the age and the unexplained 2026 failure with no defects noted. Verify the reason for the December 2024 failure and the March 2026 failure through the full VOSA failure sheet, as the clean fields here may omit workshop-level detail. Given the two failed tests in the history, previous owners likely deferred minor preparation before testing rather than addressing running faults early. Physical inspection of coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre tread remains essential before purchase, despite the absence of logged advisories.