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BD12 SFJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,027 mi
Last recorded80,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 80,027 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,182 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 76,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,649 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,399 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,715 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 64,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2019 64,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,305 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner side

Pass 17 May 2017 49,210 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 41,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,662 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD12 SFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 SFJ, 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 BD12 SFJ registered?

BD12 SFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is BD12 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SFJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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