2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · SH59 ERO
2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 145,142 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH59 ERO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 145,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH59 ERO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (SH59 ERO) between November 2012 and November 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH59 ERO Mileage History
- 13/11/201238,050 mi
- 30/05/201343,460 mi+5,410 mi
- 30/05/201343,460 mi
- 30/05/201451,947 mi+8,487 mi
- 25/05/201564,125 mi+12,178 mi
- 25/05/201675,162 mi+11,037 mi
- 10/05/201781,868 mi+6,706 mi
- 19/08/201889,593 mi+7,725 mi
- 22/08/201889,595 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/201993,951 mi+4,356 mi
- 21/09/2020104,943 mi+10,992 mi
- 10/11/2021112,445 mi+7,502 mi
- 20/10/2022120,279 mi+7,834 mi
- 24/10/2022120,281 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/2023128,503 mi+8,222 mi
- 16/11/2023128,504 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2024134,010 mi+5,506 mi
- 05/11/2024134,010 mi
- 12/11/2025140,215 mi+6,205 mi
- 12/11/2025140,215 mi
- 06/11/2026145,142 mi+4,927 mi
Average of roughly 7,660 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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