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EF12 FTJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 FTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 116,183 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 116,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 103,779 miles

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

Water present in n/s/f head lamp

n/s/f indicator and position light damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,693 miles

Nearside Front INDICATER LENSE BROKEN

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 96,691 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front INDICATER LENSE BROKEN

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,825 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,678 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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EF12 FTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF12 FTJ, 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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EF12 FTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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