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EA61 BOV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,568 mi
Last recorded126,568 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,568 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,388 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 122,388 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,138 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,136 miles

Brake performance not tested insecure suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 95,120 miles

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

rear silencer splitting around outlets

Fail 8 Oct 2021 95,081 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch screws loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch fouling drive shaft

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 66,999 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 66,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,303 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,376 miles

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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EA61 BOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA61 BOV, 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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EA61 BOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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