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J25 FNL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,032 mi
Last recorded105,032 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 FNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 105,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 95,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 73,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,712 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner band feathered (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 47,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear,low on inner edge and has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre both edges getting low on tread

Pass 7 May 2015 30,112 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 30,109 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,859 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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J25 FNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J25 FNL, 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 J25 FNL registered?

J25 FNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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