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YG11 PTX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,364 mi
Last recorded175,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 PTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 175,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 175,364 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 170,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 169,856 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/40/18, possible tracking out. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both load sensor arms broken on front suspension, N/S and O/S.

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

Nearside Front damage to front bumper.

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Nearside Rear reverse light inop.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 162,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 144,513 miles

Front suspension level sensors broken.both front

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

Nearside Front panel damage

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 144,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front panel damage

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,963 miles

electrical sensors fitted to the front suspension are both broken

Fail 23 Mar 2022 138,963 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

electrical sensors fitted to the front suspension are both broken

tyre pressure light on the dash board

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 121,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nail in one tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 112,956 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 112,956 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,042 miles

front brake discs corroded on the faces

service due

Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs corroded on the faces

service due

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,720 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads becoming low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YG11 PTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YG11 PTX, 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 YG11 PTX registered?

YG11 PTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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