WL61 HFK 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
- Blue
- Petrol
- 1,984 cc
- 141,574 miles
MOT history
Attention
MOT expired on 4 August 2026.
- 14Tests
- 12Passed
- 2Failed
- 21Advisories
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10 Aug 2026 Fail 141,574 mi 6 failures · 3 advisories
Failures
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) (dangerous)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) (dangerous)
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Advisories
- TPMS LIGHT ON
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
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5 Aug 2025 Pass 135,089 mi No advisories
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8 Oct 2024 Pass 127,937 mi 4 advisories
Advisories
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Show 11 earlier tests
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27 Sep 2023 Pass 118,502 mi No advisories
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8 Oct 2022 Pass 107,813 mi No advisories
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8 Oct 2021 Pass 100,138 mi 4 advisories
Advisories
- 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))
- Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded. (5.3.2 (d))
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8 Oct 2021 Fail 100,137 mi 1 failure · 4 advisories
Failures
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisories
- 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))
- Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded. (5.3.2 (d))
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12 Oct 2020 Pass 92,983 mi 2 advisories
Advisories
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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10 Oct 2019 Pass 80,923 mi No advisories
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11 Oct 2018 Pass 69,071 mi No advisories
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11 Oct 2017 Pass 56,484 mi No advisories
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13 Oct 2016 Pass 45,537 mi No advisories
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4 Apr 2016 Pass 39,725 mi No advisories
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15 Oct 2014 Pass 22,117 mi 4 advisories
Advisories
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- slight lip and wear on inside face of offside front brake disc
- both rear tyres wearing unevenly(stepped)on inner edges
Volkswagen Scirocco MOT facts
3.9 points below the 72.3% average for all cars. From 45,864 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT tests in 2025.
Tax & emissions
Road tax
Attention
Declared off the road (SORN).
CO2 band H (172 g/km) · 2026/27 rates
No tax is payable while it stays off the road. The estimate is what it would cost to tax it again.
ULEZ status
No issues
ULEZ compliant.
- Euro status
- Euro 5 or newer
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year built
- 2012
- First registered
- January 2012
Vehicle details
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Scirocco
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First registered
- January 2012
- CO₂ emissions
- 172 g/km
- Latest V5C issued
- 9 Aug 2025
Outstanding finance
Full History Report1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.
- Finance agreement
- In the Full History Report
- Finance company
- In the Full History Report
- Agreement type
- In the Full History Report
Mileage history
Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.
No issues
No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.
Theft check
Full History ReportAround 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure WL61 HFK isn’t one of them.
- Currently recorded as stolen
- In the Full History Report
- Previously recorded as stolen
- In the Full History Report
Safety recalls
Attention
Safety recalls may affect this vehicle.
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1 Recall R/2018/062 Starter motor may malfunction and overheat
Defect: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
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2 Recall R/2011/169 Fuel may leak
Defect: On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Remedy: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
What should I do?
Contact the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether these recalls affect this car and whether any work is required.
Accident history
Full History ReportInsurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.
- Insurance write-off
- In the Full History Report
- Category and date
- In the Full History Report
- Insurer
- In the Full History Report
Legal status
Insurance
Check insurance status with MIB
Check whether WL61 HFK is currently insured using the Motor Insurance Database.
Market value
Market value unavailable
We couldn’t determine a reliable market value for this car.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?
This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for WL61 HFK: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.
How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?
Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for WL61 HFK, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.
What should I check before buying a used car?
Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.
What should I check before buying a used Volkswagen?
Volkswagens fail their MOT most often on suspension: 23% of their failures, against 20% for all cars. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in that area and ask whether they were fixed.
Are Volkswagens reliable used cars?
MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, Volkswagens passed 73.1% of their initial MOT tests, 0.8 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 34th of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 87.5% at 3 to 5 years old against 61.6% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every Volkswagen model’s MOT record.