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AF12 XJD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 141,607 miles

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

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 19 Oct 2024 136,804 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 136,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pad warning light on

Rear tyres perished

Undertray hanging down

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,460 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 9 Oct 2023 127,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,859 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 113,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 103,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,507 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 95,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,505 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 1 May 2018 69,893 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONTS OF OUTER SILL PANELS DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Fail 1 May 2018 69,893 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONTS OF OUTER SILL PANELS DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,662 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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AF12 XJD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF12 XJD, 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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AF12 XJD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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