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RF61 LXA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,569 mi
Last recorded144,569 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 LXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 144,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,898 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive turbo Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sill Panel corroded, Front and Rear

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,016 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair covered in paint (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,527 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front LEVELLING DEVICE DAMAGEED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 111,527 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front LEVELLING DEVICE DAMAGEED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,162 miles

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

O/S/F suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 100,162 miles

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

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

O/S/F suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel slightly damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel slightly damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,275 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,275 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,096 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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RF61 LXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXA, 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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RF61 LXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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