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SK61 EMJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,456 mi
Last recorded82,456 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All rear (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 82,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All rear (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,836 miles

Both rear d bushes worn

N/S/F Brake sensor loose

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,348 miles

Both rear D bushes cracked

N/S/F Brake sensor hanging down

Fail 25 Oct 2023 58,348 miles

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

Both rear D bushes cracked

N/S/F Brake sensor hanging down

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire loose/broken

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,331 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 45,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,096 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some led bulbs inoperative in high level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,545 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 20,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 18,167 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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SK61 EMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol 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 SK61 EMJ, 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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SK61 EMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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