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YR61 ZHC

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,217 mi
Last recorded160,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 ZHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 160,217 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 160,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 154,440 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,402 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 126,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Fail 9 Apr 2021 117,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Pass 26 Jan 2019 101,527 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,069 miles

under body trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 84,922 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Nov 2015 84,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel BOTH (3.1.6b)

Front BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT FLAT SPOTS ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE RUN OFF ON INNER EDGE

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,557 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 ZHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

YR61 ZHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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