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GL12 UXO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,330 mi
Last recorded144,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 UXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 144,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 132,129 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 132,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 235/35/zr19 91y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 117,527 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,969 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 103,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 94,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,899 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 92,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 89,056 miles

Emissions not tested oil overfull and cambelt condition unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

water pump leaking?(stained and damp)

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,846 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 83,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid reservoir cap insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,851 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,226 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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GL12 UXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL12 UXO, 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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GL12 UXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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