2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · SV61 MZJ
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 104,964 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV61 MZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 104,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV61 MZJ 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 (SV61 MZJ) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
SV61 MZJ Mileage History
- 10/04/202490,872 mi
- 02/04/202598,388 mi+7,516 mi
- 07/04/202598,388 mi
- 26/03/2026104,963 mi+6,575 mi
- 27/03/2026104,964 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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