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YL61 NKU

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,243 mi
Last recorded149,243 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 149,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 146,353 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2024 143,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,568 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 133,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 133,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,194 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,267 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,621 miles

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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YL61 NKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YL61 NKU, 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 YL61 NKU registered?

YL61 NKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YL61 NKU safe to buy?

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