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VN61 ZKA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 62,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 58,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 58,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,686 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,079 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 41,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,660 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,679 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 34,679 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,696 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,836 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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VN61 ZKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 ZKA, 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 VN61 ZKA registered?

VN61 ZKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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