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DG61 DMZ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,667 mi
Last recorded155,667 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 155,667 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 152,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,633 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 29 Sep 2022 141,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 29 Sep 2021 136,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 131,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 108,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,973 miles

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded, outer pads 5 - 6mm, inner pads not visible

Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm and bald on inner edge, close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded, outer pads 5 - 6mm, inner pads not visible

advise wheel alignment for tyre wear

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn bald on both edges, close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn bald on both edges, close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment as front tyres scrubbing badly

rear brake discs starting to corrode, pads 7mm

slight lip on front brake discs, pads 7mm

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,733 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,850 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 60,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DG61 DMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 DG61 DMZ, 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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DG61 DMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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