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G18 UNN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,222 mi
Last recorded143,222 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 UNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 143,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and high/low spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 138,435 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 138,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 122,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (slight) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked/perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear high/low spots on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 May 2024 122,175 miles

Braking system leaking brake boost servo hose/pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (slight) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked/perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear high/low spots on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

brake servo hose rubbing against boost pipe

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,670 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 108,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,003 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2022 89,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side " just passed the MOT test " (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,833 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels and nearside rear wheel scuff marks

nearside rear tyre has a tear on outer edge

ofside lower front bumper end scratch

oil level 75% full

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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G18 UNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G18 UNN, 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 G18 UNN registered?

G18 UNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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