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VE11 PYL

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,628 mi
Last recorded179,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 PYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 179,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 7 Jul 2025 176,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 176,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

oil level on minimum. req immediate attention

Pass 29 May 2024 162,877 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty/tinted (0.1 (b))

brake servo vacuum poor after several applications of brake pedal

Fail 22 May 2024 162,772 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty/tinted (0.1 (b))

brake servo vacuum poor after several applications of brake pedal

Pass 12 May 2023 156,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension levelling sensor arm broken

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

Rear number plate slightly tinted

Pass 26 May 2022 147,332 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly tinted

Pass 19 May 2021 139,188 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 131,928 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 131,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both, (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 98,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 98,439 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,322 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged/distorted on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,691 miles

Front tyre tread depths at 3mm.

Rear brake pads approx 2/3 worn.

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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VE11 PYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 VE11 PYL, 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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VE11 PYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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