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A23 VST

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,790 mi
Last recorded89,790 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 88,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward bush quite worn....(Advise to replace....) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,437 miles

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

under trays fitted under vehicle.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,437 miles

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

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

under trays fitted under vehicle.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,676 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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A23 VST is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A23 VST, 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 A23 VST registered?

A23 VST is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is A23 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 VST shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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