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FR61 BNX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 102,823 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2021 83,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,865 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges! advise wheel alignment check/adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,769 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges!

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges!

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NB> TD = 2mm min MD=2915 NB. OUTER SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + FACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NB TD = min. 2mm MD =2915 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NB> TD = 2mm min MD=2915 NB. OUTER SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + FACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NB TD = min. 2mm MD =2915 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,696 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,254 miles

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

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

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 BNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FR61 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

FR61 BNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FR61 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 BNX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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