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SK61 VZL

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,125 mi
Last recorded138,125 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 VZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VALVE STEM VERY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VALVE STEM VERY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2025 132,499 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 132,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL TYRE CORD`S EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 123,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRE VALVES DETERIOATED. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2023 117,353 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRE VALVES PERISHED. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 May 2023 117,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRE VALVES PERISHED. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2022 111,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 108,642 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 108,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 104,089 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 104,081 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position boot does open (6.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached small drop link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached small drop link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,257 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,566 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 VZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK61 VZL, 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 SK61 VZL registered?

SK61 VZL is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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