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D3 CGX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,270 mi
Last recorded155,270 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 CGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 155,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 155,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 148,746 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 144,970 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 144,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,900 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 130,425 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 130,425 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 130,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure lower damaged/broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel cap cover dint open time of test ( unable to check fuel cap sealing device)

tpms on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,761 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,900 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Fail 2 Feb 2019 99,900 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,829 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,417 miles

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

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

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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D3 CGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D3 CGX, 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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D3 CGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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