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FT12 GHN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 99,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,564 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 90,899 miles

Both front suspension levelling sensors broken.

Tyre pressure waring light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,302 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S MAIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 84,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S MAIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,433 miles

Clutch faulty-unable to get gears easily

Fail 27 May 2022 77,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch faulty-unable to get gears easily

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2020 65,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 63,662 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 63,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 61,344 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

wont rev up for emissions ,they do rear zero though

Pass 19 May 2017 57,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,393 miles

cut in inner sidewall on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,141 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,141 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 GHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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