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BF61 FOJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,150 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,280 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 89,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,549 miles

emmisions to clear for a reading

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,390 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,390 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,410 miles

nearside front bottom arm bush worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

nearside front bottom arm bush worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,208 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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BF61 FOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF61 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 FOJ registered?

BF61 FOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is BF61 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FOJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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