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SD61 VLH

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,555 mi
Last recorded82,555 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 82,555 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,220 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,220 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

parking brake slightly stiff

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

Fail 14 Aug 2024 71,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,645 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 62,645 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,979 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 45,979 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,522 miles

front screen has slight wiper scratches not obscuring vision.

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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SD61 VLH is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD61 VLH, 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 SD61 VLH registered?

SD61 VLH is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SD61 VLH safe to buy?

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