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YE61 HGX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,310 mi
Last recorded161,310 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 161,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 141,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 136,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 129,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,489 miles

Front Tyres; Both; slightly worn to inside

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm in centre of tread

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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YE61 HGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver 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 YE61 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE61 HGX?

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What year was YE61 HGX registered?

YE61 HGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is YE61 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 HGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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