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YR61 XWX

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,973 mi
Last recorded152,973 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,973 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 152,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 147,450 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 147,411 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

N/S/F day time running lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2023 140,590 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 124,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,215 miles

console bushes perished

rear small suspension arm bushes perished

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,215 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

console bushes perished

rear small suspension arm bushes perished

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,907 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,489 miles

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm,advise replace

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm,advise replace

Fail 14 Oct 2017 89,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm,advise replace

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm,advise replace

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 56,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,773 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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YR61 XWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR61 XWX, 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 YR61 XWX registered?

YR61 XWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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