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AJ61 AKK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,006 miles

Front both pad anti rattle clips missing

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,272 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,270 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,480 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished 235/45w17

Pass 31 May 2017 27,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 19,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ61 AKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ61 AKK, 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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What year was AJ61 AKK registered?

AJ61 AKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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