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VW53 MEG

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,779 mi
Last recorded154,779 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW53 MEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 154,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 137,297 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamps on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 118,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 116,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,946 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 115,946 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 106,701 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 97,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear tyres stepped wear on inner edges and tread slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,942 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 50,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VW53 MEG is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VW53 MEG, 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 VW53 MEG registered?

VW53 MEG is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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The MOT history for VW53 MEG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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