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YH61 HBU

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,829 mi
Last recorded198,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 HBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 198,829 miles

n/s/f levelling sensor broken

Fail 22 Dec 2022 198,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f levelling sensor broken

Pass 13 Dec 2021 185,998 miles

Nearside Front height level unit broken

Fail 11 Dec 2021 185,555 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front height level unit broken

tracking

Pass 11 Nov 2020 176,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 176,474 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 139,058 miles

Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,199 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,687 miles

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

both front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH61 HBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH61 HBU, 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 YH61 HBU registered?

YH61 HBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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