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SM61 RCV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,702 mi
Last recorded86,702 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low + slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp levelling suspension device damaged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp levelling suspension device damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 82,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling suspension device damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2023 75,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2022 67,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2021 59,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,294 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,878 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 48,875 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 45,009 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2.8mm

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,757 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,789 miles

slight corrosion on inside faces of front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,481 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose track rod lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 19,852 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

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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SM61 RCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM61 RCV, 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 SM61 RCV registered?

SM61 RCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is SM61 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 RCV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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