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E5 BYR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,052 mi
Last recorded123,052 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 123,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,872 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 115,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,584 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chips various locations (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,633 miles

Both front tyre treads are starting to get low.

Dent in offside front wheel.

Front screen is chipped

Nearside rear tyre tread is getting low and going out of shape.

Offside rear tyre tread is getting low and going out of shape.

Slight play in offside rear antiroll bar drop link.

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,221 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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E5 BYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E5 BYR, 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 E5 BYR registered?

E5 BYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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