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VK61 XAX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,663 mi
Last recorded148,663 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 148,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 148,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,759 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 116,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,386 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,008 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,005 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,770 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 75,730 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached screws missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,226 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 69,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,428 miles

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear both shocker bodies corroded

Front both lower arm console bushes starting to crack

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2016 49,231 miles

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

Front both lower arm console bushes starting to crack

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear both shocker bodies corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,463 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,816 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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VK61 XAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK61 XAX, 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 VK61 XAX registered?

VK61 XAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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