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RF61 BSO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 BSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Fail 26 Mar 2026 81,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,392 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2025 80,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster on back of headlight not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2024 76,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f brake disc corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 75,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 75,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level low.

o/s/f tyre tread perished.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,238 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,214 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RF61 BSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF61 BSO, 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 RF61 BSO registered?

RF61 BSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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