2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · RJ61 SXC
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 150,956 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ61 SXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 150,956 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.
RJ61 SXC 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 (RJ61 SXC) between December 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ61 SXC Mileage History
- 19/12/2023117,081 mi
- 29/08/2024125,401 mi+8,320 mi
- 05/09/2024125,401 mi
- 27/08/2025150,954 mi+25,553 mi
- 27/08/2025150,956 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 20,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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