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AK05 BEC

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,157 mi
Last recorded149,157 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 141,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 131,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 125,022 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 117,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 111,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 110,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pads worn almost to limits (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pads worn almost to limits (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,048 miles

Both rear tyres splitting between tread and worn out of shape on inner edges

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear mounts.Movement becoming excessive. (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle has passed the emission test.No print out produced due to low readings.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,269 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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AK05 BEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 75,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 BEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK05 BEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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