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FR12 FSC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge slight low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 119,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge slight low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and rear slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 111,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and rear slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,633 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded using about 50% of braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 102,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly grabbing (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,064 miles

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,618 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 30,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FR12 FSC 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 FR12 FSC, 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 FR12 FSC registered?

FR12 FSC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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