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EA61 JEJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,871 mi
Last recorded100,871 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 JEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,871 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Fail 26 Mar 2025 92,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,032 miles

Hand brake has slight travel

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

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

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

Offside Front ride high sensor broken

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,479 miles

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

Offside Front Level sensor damaged

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Level sensor damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,508 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake cable/caliper limited movement

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,703 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot weeping

Pass 13 May 2015 30,128 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 30,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 20,618 miles

all four tyres showing wear on inner edges

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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EA61 JEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 JEJ, 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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EA61 JEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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