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RF61 KHB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,826 mi
Last recorded145,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 KHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 145,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 145,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp daytime running lights fitted and do not dim when headlights are switched on. brighter than headlights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor not attached and broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front full beam bulb fitted incorrectly

rear silencer removed

horn is wired direct to the battery and customer has run the wire along the bonnett and through driver door and attached to the stalk where the horn button cable tied to. other earth wire is wired to the outside mirror. risk of fire

Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 137,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 131,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,931 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 118,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,346 miles

Front Bumper Damaged But Not Likely To Cause Injury

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two Nails In Tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,947 miles

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

Offside Front slight buckle to wheel rim

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,716 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 22,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 22,603 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 22,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF61 KHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RF61 KHB, 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 KHB registered?

RF61 KHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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