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DG61 DWF

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,658 mi
Last recorded161,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 161,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 152,167 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,214 miles

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

Offside Rear calliper not returning

Offside Rear lamp full of water

Fail 25 Jul 2024 143,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative wishbone leveller (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear calliper not returning

Offside Rear lamp full of water

header tank low

Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 108,500 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 108,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 101,390 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,481 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,809 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play slight wear (2.2.B.1f)

number plates secured with plastic tie strap's

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,713 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play slight wear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,137 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,137 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front/rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,360 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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DG61 DWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DWF, 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 DG61 DWF registered?

DG61 DWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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