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AJ12 ZXU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,861 mi
Last recorded80,861 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 80,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 35,432 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,062 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 20,255 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,808 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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AJ12 ZXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 ZXU registered?

AJ12 ZXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ12 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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