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BJ12 BZP

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,312 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,306 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,781 miles

Front windscreen damaged but not affecting driver's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,781 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)

Front windscreen damaged but not affecting driver's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 BZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ12 BZP, 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 BJ12 BZP registered?

BJ12 BZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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