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AO12 XKU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,851 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 121,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 115,506 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 110,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 106,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 100,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,852 miles

N/S/O/S/F tyres inner / outer edges below legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,852 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

N/S/O/S/F tyres inner / outer edges below legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres out of shape

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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AO12 XKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO12 XKU, 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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AO12 XKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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