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FN51 HAR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 HAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,544 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear HIGHT ADJUSTER BEEN REPAIRED

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Apr 2026 126,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear HIGHT ADJUSTER BEEN REPAIRED

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,900 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 113,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,443 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,186 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,373 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 39,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,471 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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FN51 HAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN51 HAR, 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 FN51 HAR registered?

FN51 HAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FN51 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 HAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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