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VU61 PPZ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 PPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 147,736 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2026 147,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,750 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 137,750 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 128,750 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,015 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 119,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 105,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,574 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,454 miles

raer tyres getting low on inner sides also out of shape see vhc an vid

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,842 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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VU61 PPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PPZ, 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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VU61 PPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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