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BJ61 YEV

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,935 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded - Bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 34,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 31,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,440 miles

advise early replacement of front and rear number plates

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 YEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ61 YEV, 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 BJ61 YEV registered?

BJ61 YEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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