2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · RJ59 GYX
2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 164,488 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ59 GYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 164,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ59 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (RJ59 GYX) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine making excessive noise possible timing chain problem. Water residue on oil cap (”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RJ59 GYX Mileage History
- 03/01/2024148,524 mi
- 31/03/2025160,765 mi+12,241 mi
- 31/03/2025160,765 mi
- 16/04/2026164,462 mi+3,697 mi
- 09/09/2026164,488 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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