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BM55 MAY

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 MAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 120,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,253 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,727 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,639 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,326 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,370 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,214 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,214 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,389 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 32,551 miles

Front wiper blade sleave slight smear marks

Noise from offside rear brake

Rear wiper blade has failed

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 32,551 miles

Front wiper blade sleave slight smear marks

Noise from offside rear brake

Rear wiper blade has failed

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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BM55 MAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BM55 MAY, 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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BM55 MAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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