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FT12 GJJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 GJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 67,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,492 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 59,165 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror casing missing also side repeater loose in mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,969 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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FT12 GJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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