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BT12 CVR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,289 mi
Last recorded118,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 CVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 118,289 miles

Brake pad(s) worn indicator on dash, brake pads sensor wire broken

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber covered with oil (strong advice to replace ASAP) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both + offside front arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 112,042 miles

Front poor haze on headlights

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both coil spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 111,984 miles

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

Front poor haze on headlights

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both coil spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 104,794 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,972 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 94,972 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,358 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Mar 2022 82,356 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and resting on drop link (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,350 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-40-18wxl (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,610 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,546 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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BT12 CVR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT12 CVR, 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 BT12 CVR registered?

BT12 CVR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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