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GU12 SYC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 SYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,560 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 75,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,801 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 72,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,870 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,097 miles

chip in windscreen ok at present may travel in time

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,686 miles

N/S repeater poor.

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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GU12 SYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU12 SYC, 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 GU12 SYC registered?

GU12 SYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 SYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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