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V5 PJT

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 PJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 148,414 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,981 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 125,950 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,323 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all rear axle bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,801 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 110,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 60,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 235/40/r18

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge 235/40/r18

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,106 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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V5 PJT is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 V5 PJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 PJT registered?

V5 PJT is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is V5 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 PJT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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