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VU61 SDY

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,016 mi
Last recorded127,016 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 SDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 127,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 123,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 123,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,569 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 116,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 108,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,542 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,448 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,665 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 65,665 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 37,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,241 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 SDY is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

VU61 SDY is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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