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FD12 UNK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 106,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,511 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,751 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,982 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 36,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,972 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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FD12 UNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD12 UNK, 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 FD12 UNK registered?

FD12 UNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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