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YE61 RMZ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,149 mi
Last recorded195,149 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 RMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 195,149 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 195,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 181,066 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 180,995 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 161,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad spring clip not fitted correctly

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 161,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached lower ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad spring clip not fitted correctly

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 141,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 141,982 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake discs are in poor a condition

nearside front tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm worn on inner edge and has splits on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre tread is stepped

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,594 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,253 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 51,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,838 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 24,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE61 RMZ, 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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YE61 RMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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