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VU61 SVS

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,864 mi
Last recorded159,864 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 159,864 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 159,863 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm N/S/R & O/S/R down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 143,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 135,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 19,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 119,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower headlight leveling device on lower arm has become detached but has manual leveling that is operative

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,063 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter side ()

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,337 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 SVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

VU61 SVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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