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DF11 GZZ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 GZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 136,567 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 136,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 128,816 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,778 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 118,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,571 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 108,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 91,609 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 91,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,974 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,140 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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DF11 GZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF11 GZZ, 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 DF11 GZZ registered?

DF11 GZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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