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FH12 JRU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 142,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,229 miles

both rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension arm bush perishing slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension arm bush perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension arm bush perishing slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,409 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FH12 JRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FH12 JRU, 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 FH12 JRU registered?

FH12 JRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is FH12 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 JRU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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