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BJ61 YDX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,928 mi
Last recorded133,928 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,928 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,286 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 124,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,709 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 100,708 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks required (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/35/19 out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,852 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2019 66,806 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,906 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 60,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes both (6.3.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc inner faces rusting

Fail 24 Jan 2017 56,211 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc inner faces rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,190 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure at runner (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,801 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 45,801 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,440 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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BJ61 YDX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ61 YDX, 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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BJ61 YDX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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