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CX12 XBM

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,147 mi
Last recorded68,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 68,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 68,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,434 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 53,228 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 53,228 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,951 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 43,949 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 33,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,768 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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CX12 XBM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver 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 CX12 XBM, 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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CX12 XBM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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