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DJ53 DAF

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 DAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,268 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,969 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 76,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust clamp bolts deteriorating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 24 May 2021 65,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 24 May 2021 65,031 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,641 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to rear underside and suspension components

Pass 21 May 2019 52,381 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 21 May 2019 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

heat shield above rear silencer loose

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 15 May 2018 43,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 42,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,745 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2016 35,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,575 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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DJ53 DAF 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 76.5%.

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 DJ53 DAF, 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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DJ53 DAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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