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AU12 WTC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 119,736 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray/Floor Covers Fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2026 119,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pad Wear Light On Dash - Wire Snapped N/S/F

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray/Floor Covers Fitted

Pass 2 May 2025 117,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 117,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,611 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,543 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 95,522 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2019 95,522 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 84,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread + inner sidewall damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2019 84,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread + inner sidewall damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear Tyre , wearing unevenly "stepped" on INNER edge

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 WTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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