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AK61 PKJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,082 mi
Last recorded84,082 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 PKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,082 miles

Front both suspension arms/rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm /cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front ride height indicator linkage cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bump stops and dust covers deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2022 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both suspension arms/rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm /cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front ride height indicator linkage cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bump stops and dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2021 70,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 66,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp leveling sensor rod partially broken.

Nearside Rear spring assister condition poor

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake holding on slightly

Offside Rear tyre condition becoming poor

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp leveling sensor rod partially broken.

Nearside Rear spring assister condition poor

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake holding on slightly

Offside Rear tyre condition becoming poor

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,773 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 33,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK61 PKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK61 PKJ, 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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AK61 PKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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