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2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,841 mi
Last recorded168,841 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 KBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 168,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 163,759 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 163,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 149,211 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2024 149,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Aug 2024 148,855 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,932 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 131,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Number plate bulb out, still 50% working

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 100,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,562 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,562 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,358 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

rear springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 48,358 miles

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

front discs lipped

front pads low

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 20,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD61 KBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BD61 KBK, 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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BD61 KBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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