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W15 SBT

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,994 mi
Last recorded155,994 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 SBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator deteriorated

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

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

windscreen top tint fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,989 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator deteriorated

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

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

windscreen top tint fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,652 miles

Offside Front Inner CV joint slightly leaking grease

Pass 12 Dec 2021 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

tpms light on dash may require tyre pressures adjusting and reseting

Fail 7 Dec 2021 125,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml does not turn off when car started (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

tpms light on dash may require tyre pressures adjusting and reseting

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe to rear off engine not securely attached (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust upwards (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification front bolt obviously to short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe to rear off engine not securely attached (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,495 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,151 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,945 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2016 88,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,155 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 20 May 2014 69,481 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)

Fail 20 May 2014 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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W15 SBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W15 SBT, 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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W15 SBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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