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YC61 FWS

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,650 mi
Last recorded146,650 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 FWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 146,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,433 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged on outer casing but operational

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slightly raised treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 130,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged on outer casing but operational

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slightly raised treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,405 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer sleeve damaged / broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 1 Apr 2023 116,402 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer sleeve damaged / broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,604 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

no blip detected on emissions

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,686 miles

EML on dash

blip not detected on emissions

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,720 miles

chip in screen outside zone a

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YC61 FWS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC61 FWS, 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 YC61 FWS registered?

YC61 FWS is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is YC61 FWS safe to buy?

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