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BX55 JBX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,522 mi
Last recorded100,522 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 JBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,522 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 100,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 82,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,433 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,995 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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BX55 JBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX55 JBX, 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 BX55 JBX registered?

BX55 JBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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