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FX12 XDG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 146,784 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 139,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 139,472 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 123,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 114,285 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,652 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,577 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 79,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 66,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edge

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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FX12 XDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX12 XDG, 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 FX12 XDG registered?

FX12 XDG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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