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VN61 URS

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

248,965 mi
Last recorded248,965 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 URS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 248,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

n/s sill corroded

o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2024 229,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cover cracking/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on showing low pressure

Fail 30 Sep 2024 229,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear rubber bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn 1mm/1mm/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged/impact fracture in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cover cracking/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rubber bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 208,770 miles

Offside Front traction control/stability control sensor arm broken

Fail 29 Aug 2023 208,660 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on and error message showing fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front traction control/stability control sensor arm broken

Pass 1 Sep 2022 186,183 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 186,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 172,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 165,676 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 158,431 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 158,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,550 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 129,523 miles

Both front console bushes perishing

Both rear inner lower arm bushes perished

Brake fluid level low

NSR bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 129,156 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both front console bushes perishing

Both rear inner lower arm bushes perished

Brake fluid level low

NSR bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape and worn inner edge

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 URS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

VN61 URS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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