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BD11 ZBJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,998 mi
Last recorded134,998 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 ZBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 134,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 134,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,899 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet and slam panal damaged

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Fail 6 Sep 2025 125,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet and slam panal damaged

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Pass 13 Jul 2024 122,520 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 122,520 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 94,176 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 94,176 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 85,736 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,820 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 48,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Fail 13 May 2015 48,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2014 38,460 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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BD11 ZBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD11 ZBJ, 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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BD11 ZBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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