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YY61 EUJ

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 EUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 143,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,004 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 138,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 137,976 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,838 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 120,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 90,611 miles

Engine cover's fitted obscuring the view of some components

Under tray's fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 May 2018 72,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,463 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front brake pads 80% worn

N/S/R brake pad 90% worn

N/S/R bump stop perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,849 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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YY61 EUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY61 EUJ, 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 YY61 EUJ registered?

YY61 EUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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