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FR61 BNA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,543 mi
Last recorded129,543 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 129,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Sidewall damage/cracking / sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 Thirds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,100 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,628 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 95,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,093 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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FR61 BNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FR61 BNA, 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 FR61 BNA registered?

FR61 BNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is FR61 BNA safe to buy?

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