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V55 SSE

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,627 mi
Last recorded84,627 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 SSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,627 miles

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

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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,051 miles

nsr tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,603 miles

osr tyre on limit on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2021 68,756 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge cracking and side wall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,933 miles

Nearside rear brake pads low

Offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge, very close to limit and perished

Fail 7 Jul 2020 66,933 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pads low

Offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge, very close to limit and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18W

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,378 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

both rear tyres have damage to the outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

dpf fitted

front undertray lose

lip on front discs

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

scratch in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,628 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

dpf fitted

front undertray lose

lip on front discs

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

scratch in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean no print out

Fail 9 Jul 2015 37,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean no print out

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,866 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 17,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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V55 SSE 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 76.5%.

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 V55 SSE, 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 V55 SSE registered?

V55 SSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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