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FN12 NLF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 NLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 121,346 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 121,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,710 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 112,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,301 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 94,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 87,808 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,777 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,202 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall near valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,869 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,165 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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FN12 NLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN12 NLF, 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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FN12 NLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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