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WJ61 XUW

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,702 mi
Last recorded98,702 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 XUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,678 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm central (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm central (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,713 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

movement in the nearside front seat back

Pass 20 May 2019 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and heavily worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 69,070 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall, 235/35/19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and heavily worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 56,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,227 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,941 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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WJ61 XUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ61 XUW, 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 WJ61 XUW registered?

WJ61 XUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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