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FL12 XLB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 119,084 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 119,084 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 107,797 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section blown (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 85,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML on

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,324 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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FL12 XLB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLB, 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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FL12 XLB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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