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YR61 ZGE

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,997 mi
Last recorded164,997 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 ZGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 164,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 164,808 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 154,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 146,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 139,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 131,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 131,920 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,816 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2016 76,400 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape also 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyres is out of shape also 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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 ZGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR61 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

YR61 ZGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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