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R28 VWR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2025 78,225 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 58,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 44,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 34,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,714 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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R28 VWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R28 VWR, 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 R28 VWR registered?

R28 VWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is R28 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 VWR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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