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SO05 TAR

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 TAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 123,535 miles

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

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))

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

tpms light on

Fail 20 Apr 2026 123,539 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

tpms light on

Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,801 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 110,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 110,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,830 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,752 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 99,752 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 93,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,855 miles

Brake pad warning light on - wire broken on nearside front

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,536 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 82,535 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,410 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner 1/4

Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner 1/4

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,021 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 TAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO05 TAR, 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 TAR registered?

SO05 TAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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