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WL61 ERX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,020 mi
Last recorded162,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 ERX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 162,020 miles

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

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

Park brake lever stiff to pull

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside coil spring mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 159,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 159,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 151,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,131 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 116,409 miles

o s r shock damp

Fail 29 Aug 2020 116,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o s r shock damp

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,747 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,049 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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WL61 ERX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WL61 ERX, 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 WL61 ERX registered?

WL61 ERX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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