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WL61 HFK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,089 mi
Last recorded135,089 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 HFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 135,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,138 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 100,137 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,983 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,923 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly(stepped)on inner edges

slight lip and wear on inside face of offside front brake disc

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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WL61 HFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WL61 HFK, 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 WL61 HFK registered?

WL61 HFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is WL61 HFK safe to buy?

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