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DG61 VUU

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,801 mi
Last recorded109,801 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged

Underside components have been undersealed.

Vehicle has factory fitted cover obscuring testable areas and items

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,896 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,539 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,253 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 83,253 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 79,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 76,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 71,930 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 67,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,332 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 VUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

DG61 VUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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