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AU12 JKK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,980 mi
Last recorded128,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 128,980 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Milky (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil low/ service light on

Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 121,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 119,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,573 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Front wearing on edge

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 31 Aug 2022 113,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35r19 91w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside Front wearing on edge

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,646 miles

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 30 Sep 2021 104,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,707 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F suspension level valve linkage detached advise repair/or replace ASAP

Fail 28 Sep 2020 93,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster screw not responding (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front N/S/F suspension level valve linkage detached advise repair/or replace ASAP

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,846 miles

Crack In Screen On NS

Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,846 miles

Crack In Screen On NS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,122 miles

NSF Tyre Inner Sidewall Damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,493 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,334 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread with stones in them.

rear tyres starting to perish between tread.

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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AU12 JKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU12 JKK, 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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AU12 JKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 July 2012.

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