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VW61 SAR

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,802 mi
Last recorded132,802 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW61 SAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 132,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 132,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 124,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 124,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 103,577 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 78,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,168 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,207 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 15,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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VW61 SAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VW61 SAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW61 SAR registered?

VW61 SAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is VW61 SAR safe to buy?

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