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FW12 CTY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,532 mi
Last recorded86,532 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 CTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,318 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,681 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 56,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,725 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 43,725 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,014 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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FW12 CTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FW12 CTY, 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 FW12 CTY registered?

FW12 CTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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