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VK11 GKJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 GKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,645 miles

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

corrosion on body,suspension and subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2026 123,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on body,suspension and subframe

headlight beam patterns weak

tpms light on

Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

engine undertray loose but not likely to become detached

offside outer sill repaired ?

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear lead

Nearside Front ride height sensor

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

tpms

Fail 26 Feb 2024 116,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake wear lead

Nearside Front ride height sensor

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

tpms

Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,422 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 110,422 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 101,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 24 Feb 2021 92,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,927 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 73,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,753 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,637 miles

tyre pressure monitor showing system fault

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,995 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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VK11 GKJ 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 VK11 GKJ, 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 VK11 GKJ registered?

VK11 GKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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