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BF12 VXG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,295 mi
Last recorded118,295 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 188,293 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling sensor front driver side broke. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 173,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front/Rear lowering springs

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 173,553 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front/Rear lowering springs

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 158,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2022 143,714 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2022 143,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,035 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,199 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 103,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn from inner edge and has cracks as well

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly from inner edge

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,166 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,166 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BF12 VXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey 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 BF12 VXG, 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 BF12 VXG registered?

BF12 VXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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