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FY12 XKV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 73,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,781 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most of the suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension height sensor broken, not part of headlamp level system

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,765 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 68,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,029 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,583 miles

Offside Rear has a slight brake drag

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,331 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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FY12 XKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver 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 FY12 XKV, 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 FY12 XKV registered?

FY12 XKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FY12 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 XKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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