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EX12 VMA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,335 mi
Last recorded156,335 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 156,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 145,665 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 145,665 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's approx. 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,347 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,590 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,066 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 48,066 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 36,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,090 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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EX12 VMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX12 VMA, 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 EX12 VMA registered?

EX12 VMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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