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VE61 ZHH

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ZHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-45-17 - Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,634 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,319 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 57,319 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 43,914 miles

oil on engine area

all brake disc faces corroded

coolant level at minimum mark

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight smear from wiper

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 43,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight smear from wiper

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake disc faces corroded

coolant level at minimum mark

oil on engine area

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,443 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 25,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 9,980 miles

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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VE61 ZHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE61 ZHH, 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 VE61 ZHH registered?

VE61 ZHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is VE61 ZHH safe to buy?

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