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FT12 GGZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,994 mi
Last recorded159,994 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 GGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 159,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 140,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 135,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,082 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to offside front wing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to offside front wing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 51,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 6 May 2015 51,166 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low.

rear wiper blade torn.

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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FT12 GGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FT12 GGZ, 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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FT12 GGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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