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YK61 WMZ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 WMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 126,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 120,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 116,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 111,463 miles

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

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

Offside/nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 May 2023 111,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside/nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2022 106,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,921 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2020 91,029 miles

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

No smoke detected on emissions test

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,245 miles

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

Under tray/Engine cover fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,357 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,519 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 18,519 miles

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

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

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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YK61 WMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK61 WMZ, 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 YK61 WMZ registered?

YK61 WMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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