2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · LD61 UNV
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 129,650 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD61 UNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 129,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD61 UNV 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 (LD61 UNV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
LD61 UNV Mileage History
- 18/10/2023113,206 mi
- 27/09/2024120,422 mi+7,216 mi
- 27/09/2024120,422 mi
- 08/10/2025129,650 mi+9,228 mi
- 08/10/2025129,650 mi
Average of roughly 8,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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