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BT12 WJX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,208 mi
Last recorded167,208 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 WJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 167,208 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 167,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 154,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 134,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/egr area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under tray loose/hanging at rear

Fail 1 Oct 2022 126,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/egr area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under tray loose/hanging at rear

Pass 2 Oct 2021 119,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,921 miles

Rear brake pads are low

rear brake pads are low

Fail 3 Sep 2015 43,921 miles

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

rear brake pads are low

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 WJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 BT12 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

BT12 WJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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