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BL51 DAY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 DAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2024 142,490 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock body worn.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 128,159 miles

Emissions too clean to read

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 112,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 92,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 34,675 miles

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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BL51 DAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL51 DAY, 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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BL51 DAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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