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C7 ROF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,389 mi
Last recorded164,389 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ROF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 164,389 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 164,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front anti roll bar links have split rubbers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 153,000 miles

Both headlamps have reduced light output.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 142,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration in offside front wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 132,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration in offside front wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,987 miles

Slight distortion in nearside rear wheel rim.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 114,987 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Slight distortion in nearside rear wheel rim.

Pass 15 May 2019 106,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,223 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread excessively cracking

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,795 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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C7 ROF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C7 ROF, 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 C7 ROF registered?

C7 ROF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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