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EJ12 JWM

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 JWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 144,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall however no chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Large amount of oil on back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump heavily corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension light levelling sensor damaged however repair been carried out that's working at this moment

Pass 1 May 2025 140,087 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Light levelling sensor damaged may effect lamp levelling

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 140,087 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Light levelling sensor damaged may effect lamp levelling

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded + bushes perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 125,015 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight self level unit arm temp repair

Nearside Rear headlight self level unit arm temp repair

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 115,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 107,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 88,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,552 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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EJ12 JWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 EJ12 JWM, 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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EJ12 JWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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