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FR61 BOF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,368 mi
Last recorded174,368 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 174,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 167,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 159,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 159,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 149,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,914 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 109,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,539 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit (235/40 18)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,726 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 BOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

FR61 BOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is FR61 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 BOF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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