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DE61 XMU

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,564 mi
Last recorded175,564 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 175,564 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 165,877 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 165,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 157,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 148,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,855 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 140,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,692 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,692 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,324 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass brocken ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,312 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has damage to the outer rim

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 111,312 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has damage to the outer rim

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,537 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 XMU, 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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DE61 XMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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