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SO05 MKJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,194 mi
Last recorded141,194 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 141,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2026 141,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,308 miles

Offside Front cv boot weeping grease

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 121,716 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component fractured level sensor (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component fractured level sensor (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 109,231 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 109,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,438 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 89,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2017 85,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,960 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,960 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,951 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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SO05 MKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO05 MKJ, 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 SO05 MKJ registered?

SO05 MKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SO05 MKJ safe to buy?

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