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VW05 RCO

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,629 mi
Last recorded130,629 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 RCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,629 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns and os beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 98,117 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,151 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 74,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,624 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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VW05 RCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VW05 RCO, 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 VW05 RCO registered?

VW05 RCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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The MOT history for VW05 RCO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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