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RA12 UWU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 164,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 149,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake has very slight bind

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Fail 25 Mar 2022 113,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,260 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,538 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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RA12 UWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA12 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA12 UWU registered?

RA12 UWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RA12 UWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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