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FP12 KNL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,412 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 114,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,192 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres mishaped

dsg gearbox front plate corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,430 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 92,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,506 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 72,831 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 72,831 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,518 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,792 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NS swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,uvenely worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2017 19,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,979 miles

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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FP12 KNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP12 KNL, 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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FP12 KNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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