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SM60 SAL

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,810 mi
Last recorded127,810 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 SAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,810 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (Trailing arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 127,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (Trailing arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 119,015 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 INNER 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 INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

nail in osr tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,461 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,285 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,302 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,922 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235/40r18 needed (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,983 miles

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Fail 13 Jan 2017 70,983 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,263 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 69,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,016 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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SM60 SAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM60 SAL, 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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SM60 SAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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