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BW12 EKV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,699 mi
Last recorded52,699 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,699 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing rought

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 52,699 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front top mount bearing rought

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,308 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,775 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 29,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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BW12 EKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW12 EKV, 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 BW12 EKV registered?

BW12 EKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BW12 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 EKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW12 EKV have outstanding finance?

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