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VU61 KBF

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,508 miles

near side front lower suspension level sensor arm broken

Fail 7 Nov 2024 119,508 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

near side front lower suspension level sensor arm broken

off side rear tyre very low tread

Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 114,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 103,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s - inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn / distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2019 65,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted/stepping on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,450 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Oil leak Sump plug seeping ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2018 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Oil leak Sump plug seeping ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2017 39,966 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2016 28,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,007 miles

offside front road wheel repaired

Fail 7 Sep 2015 21,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front road wheel repaired

Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,355 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 14,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VU61 KBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VU61 KBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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VU61 KBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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