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WJ11 XMS

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,940 mi
Last recorded156,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 XMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 156,940 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 156,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 150,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 141,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 93,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,112 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 10 Apr 2017 73,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 63,863 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,648 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,076 miles

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

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

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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WJ11 XMS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 WJ11 XMS, 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 WJ11 XMS registered?

WJ11 XMS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ11 XMS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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