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AK59 LEO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,835 miles

NS & OS Headlight Lens Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 86,835 miles

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

NS & OS Headlight Lens Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,596 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,876 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 41,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replace asap badly cracking and deformed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replace asap as cracking and deformed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 41,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replace asap badly cracking and deformed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replace asap as cracking and deformed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 21,336 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,580 miles

Service due: message/indicator displayed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 16,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,654 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 14,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,840 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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AK59 LEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK59 LEO, 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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AK59 LEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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