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AJ12 UMX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,793 mi
Last recorded147,793 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM, 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm Advise replacement - 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,507 miles

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

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,973 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge of tread also v-low small cut in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Fail 20 Jun 2015 64,317 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

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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AJ12 UMX 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 AJ12 UMX, 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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AJ12 UMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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