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BT12 WKJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,190 mi
Last recorded167,190 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 167,190 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 167,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 160,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 155,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 145,287 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,903 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,435 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,800 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,059 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR TEST

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 91,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR TEST

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,703 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,372 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BT12 WKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 WKJ registered?

BT12 WKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is BT12 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 WKJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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