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EA12 PZD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 PZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,563 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel repaired on inner rim

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, at pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 97,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 1 RED, 1 WHITE, 1 PINK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount defective due to broken spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel repaired on inner rim

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, at pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, TD 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f sill crushed

previous welding repair to n/s/f alloy wheel

Pass 2 May 2024 82,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at pass limit, replace soon. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

previous welding repair to n/s/f alloy wheel

Fail 2 May 2024 82,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at pass limit, replace soon. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

previous welding repair to n/s/f alloy wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front alloy wheel repaired on inner rim

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm, REPLACE ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 63,528 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 61,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,461 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 35,445 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,996 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 27,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,509 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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EA12 PZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA12 PZD, 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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EA12 PZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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