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WN61 ESV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,706 mi
Last recorded153,706 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 ESV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 153,706 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 147,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 140,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slighty worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 128,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 127,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam led bulb's (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam led bulb's (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam led bulb's (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam led bulb's (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,716 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,765 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,765 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,166 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,166 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,416 miles

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)

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,551 miles

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

wiper blades worn

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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WN61 ESV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 WN61 ESV, 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 WN61 ESV registered?

WN61 ESV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is WN61 ESV safe to buy?

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