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C6 AFW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,421 mi
Last recorded114,421 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 AFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,653 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,151 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,566 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,566 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,450 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,306 miles

Emissions to clean to be tested

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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C6 AFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C6 AFW, 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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C6 AFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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