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VU61 RYJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,518 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat in stored position/belt untested ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 104,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,958 miles

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

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

dpf light on

Pass 11 Aug 2018 103,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 93,203 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,497 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 RYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYJ, 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 VU61 RYJ registered?

VU61 RYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is VU61 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 RYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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