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SH11 ORU

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,273 mi
Last recorded169,273 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 169,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside outer sills covered in underseal

Fail 11 Feb 2026 169,238 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 157,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,142 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 147,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 139,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 139,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,263 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 130,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,238 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,771 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 119,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake has low efficiency on both sides.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 100,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,708 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,909 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm lowest reading (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm lowest reading (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,544 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SH11 ORU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH11 ORU, 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 SH11 ORU registered?

SH11 ORU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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