2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · GF59 WLZ
2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 166,846 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF59 WLZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 166,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF59 WLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (GF59 WLZ) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GF59 WLZ Mileage History
- 04/06/2022158,945 mi
- 04/06/2022158,945 mi
- 07/08/2023166,846 mi+7,901 mi
Average of roughly 6,722 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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