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VN61 FJD

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,380 mi
Last recorded119,380 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,380 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to turbo gasket/cat to Centre pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 119,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed catalytic convertor missing from vehicle c0 and lambda readings excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Coolant leak front of engine ()

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broke on mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 106,714 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 106,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 106,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,703 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 May 2023 106,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners on rear view mirror ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,079 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 104,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits has no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,086 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,510 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,789 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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VN61 FJD is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VN61 FJD, 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 VN61 FJD registered?

VN61 FJD is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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