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FL12 GGU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,958 mi
Last recorded135,958 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,958 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,042 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 131,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 119,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,099 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,964 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WORN TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WORN TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,182 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 78,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FL12 GGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL12 GGU, 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 FL12 GGU registered?

FL12 GGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 GGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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