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AX61 AWV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,607 mi
Last recorded150,607 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 150,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 146,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 140,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 131,219 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,736 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shockers have a misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r shocker cover nsecure

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,309 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip and main beams (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r shocker cover nsecure

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,434 miles

brake pads low rear

Fail 15 Mar 2016 57,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s (4.1.E.1)

brake pads low rear

Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,365 miles

Emissions too clean to reg

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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AX61 AWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX61 AWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AX61 AWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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