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WU61 GXW

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 GXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,772 miles

Offside headlamp pattern poor

engine under tray is insecure (bolt loose, and bolt missing)

Fail 10 Nov 2025 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp pattern poor

engine under tray is insecure (bolt loose, and bolt missing)

Pass 11 Nov 2024 81,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 81,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,758 miles

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

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

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

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

offside head lamp has poor pattern

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,525 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 72,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,131 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,551 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,410 miles

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

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,633 miles

front tyres cut in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,766 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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WU61 GXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU61 GXW, 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 WU61 GXW registered?

WU61 GXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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