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DS61 PZE

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,376 mi
Last recorded156,376 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 PZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 147,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 113,898 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,898 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

brtake pad warning light on

tpm light on

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES

Fail 4 Oct 2021 112,814 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES

Pass 20 Oct 2019 102,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear bump stops splitting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb failure light on but all bulbs working

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,648 miles

Bulb warning light on due to LED front sidelights fitted

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

O/S/F fog lamp unit damaged /smashed but still working

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,545 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,714 miles

Advise both rear tyres has slight age cracking in treads

Fail 29 Nov 2014 32,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 32,391 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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DS61 PZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 DS61 PZE, 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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DS61 PZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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