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DE11 TGJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,386 mi
Last recorded168,386 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 168,386 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 168,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and slightly insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,356 miles

front plate deteriated-exhaust corroded/minor leak-

Fail 14 Aug 2023 147,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 139,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,265 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 132,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 112,135 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,155 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,793 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE11 TGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE11 TGJ, 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 DE11 TGJ registered?

DE11 TGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 May 2011.

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