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AM05 MAD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,478 mi
Last recorded117,478 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 114,789 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped, puncher rear carried out on tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 114,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped, puncher rear carried out on tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,609 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 112,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,346 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,201 miles

2 rear tyres, uneven wear, inner edge,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,706 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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AM05 MAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM05 MAD, 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 AM05 MAD registered?

AM05 MAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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