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E1 LXO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 LXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,877 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 53,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 30,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 30,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,958 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked between treads and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 37,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked between treads and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 27,068 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 43,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 25,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 24,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 32,541 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,174 miles

both rear tyres have bad cracks in tread and sidewalls advise two new tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,177 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,700 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,973 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 14,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres perished and slightly worn on edge

n/s/f tyre badly perished on outer edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,513 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

front tyres slightly perished and worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2012 8,803 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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E1 LXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 E1 LXO, 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 E1 LXO registered?

E1 LXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is E1 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 LXO shows 31 tests with a 80.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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