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DE61 LXH

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,791 mi
Last recorded170,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 170,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 142,519 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 126,494 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,980 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 88,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,968 miles

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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DE61 LXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE61 LXH, 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 DE61 LXH registered?

DE61 LXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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