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FD61 PMX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 PMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 77,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2025 73,795 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/split. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,465 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 54,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 42,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,872 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

water in front fog lamps

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,909 miles

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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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FD61 PMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD61 PMX, 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 FD61 PMX registered?

FD61 PMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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