2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · K3 OBG
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 121,889 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
K3 OBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 121,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K3 OBG 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 (K3 OBG) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K3 OBG Mileage History
- 29/12/2023109,030 mi
- 13/01/2025116,118 mi+7,088 mi
- 17/01/2025116,119 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2026121,885 mi+5,766 mi
- 02/02/2026121,889 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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