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AV61 VJM

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 114,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 114,244 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 111,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 111,439 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 106,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front inner lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 103,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2023 103,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 96,366 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 78,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 70,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,507 miles

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant leak

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,507 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,579 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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AV61 VJM is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV61 VJM, 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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What year was AV61 VJM registered?

AV61 VJM is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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