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DE61 BKX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,619 mi
Last recorded102,619 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,682 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 86,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces corroding and adversely worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 84,632 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Centre spacing less than 33mm (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements centre spacing less than 33mm (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces corroding and adversely worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS/NS inner faces pitted, scored & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS/NS inner faces pitted, scored & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,899 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside both nearside tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,934 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 24,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE61 BKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE61 BKX, 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 DE61 BKX registered?

DE61 BKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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