2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4L Petrol · LD09 TGJ

The 2026-01-26 MOT at 112,629 miles left the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco marginally roadworthy, as the offside rear brake pads were recorded as wearing thin, a defect that must be remedied before further use. Repeated brake pad warnings in the 2024 and 2025 tests show a clear pattern of deteriorating braking components rather than isolated wear. Mileage has climbed from 58,713 miles in the February 2017 test to 112,629 miles in the January 2026 test, an increase of 53,916 miles over ten years, averaging roughly 5,400 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The interval between the January 2024 test at 100,363 miles and the January 2026 test shows an acceleration to about 6,100 miles per year, suggesting more intensive use in recent years, while the 2023 test at 94,705 miles was defect‑free, indicating a brief period of stable maintenance. A buyer should focus on the rear brake assembly, inspecting pad thickness, disc condition and caliper movement, given the recurring offside rear pad warnings. The suspension bushes, coil springs and wheel bearings merit close examination because the tyres repeatedly show edge wear and out‑of‑shape wear, pointing to possible mis‑alignment or worn components. Structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis rails should be assessed, as repeated tyre deformation often follows corrosion affecting suspension geometry. Finally, the inoperative registration and position lamps indicate wiring or bulb socket problems that should be verified.