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BG12 VGD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,015 mi
Last recorded178,015 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 178,015 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 178,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 164,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 155,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,864 miles

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,469 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,143 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,399 miles

O/S/R Tyre Mishaped On Inner Edge

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

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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BG12 VGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 VGD, 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 BG12 VGD registered?

BG12 VGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VGD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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