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EF12 SZL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,020 mi
Last recorded102,020 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 97,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 92,995 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 88,614 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (NSF&OSF&NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,286 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 77,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Side wall cut

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyres perished

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs slightly rusty and wear lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF12 SZL, 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 EF12 SZL registered?

EF12 SZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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