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GF61 HSA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 HSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 130,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 116,755 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 116,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,394 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both font bottom arms rear bush minor deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 95,313 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both font bottom arms rear bush minor deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,042 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 90,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 76,175 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 65,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,393 miles

zero emmitions

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,980 miles

Emissions too lean to register

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 27,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,022 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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GF61 HSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF61 HSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF61 HSA registered?

GF61 HSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is GF61 HSA safe to buy?

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