2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · FN61 HNC
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 142,994 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN61 HNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 142,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN61 HNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (FN61 HNC) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN61 HNC Mileage History
- 21/07/2023113,969 mi
- 17/07/2024122,809 mi+8,840 mi
- 30/07/2025132,777 mi+9,968 mi
- 05/08/2026142,993 mi+10,216 mi
- 07/08/2026142,994 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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