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AJ61 FVS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 149,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 147,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 138,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light leveling device insecure

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2021 131,126 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,488 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 124,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.m.l light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

t.p.m.s lamp on

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,497 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fronts x2 aero blade wipers slightly smearing

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light ON

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fronts x2 aero blade wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light ON

Pass 25 Aug 2018 110,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2018 110,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,894 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge 235 45r17

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall worn

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 96,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge 235 45r17

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,935 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,687 miles

CRACK IN NSF INDICATOR LENS

FRONT TYRES 3MM

IMPACT DAMGE TO AC CONDENSER

LOWER FRONT GRILLE DAMAGED

REAR TYRES BADLY STEPPED ON INNER EDGES

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 FVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ61 FVS, 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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AJ61 FVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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