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WU61 GYV

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 121,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,373 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,793 miles

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

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

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 19 Dec 2017 57,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened adversely worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened adversely worn (3.5.1i)

Under trays limit inspection

smoke test not carried out. Static rev limiter not register on smoke machine

Fail 19 Dec 2017 57,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened adversely worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened adversely worn (3.5.1i)

Under trays limit inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

smoke test not carried out. Static rev limiter not register on smoke machine

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 46,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,679 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WU61 GYV 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 WU61 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

WU61 GYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WU61 GYV 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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