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RC02 FAT

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC02 FAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 111,110 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 111,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,991 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,469 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,375 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,126 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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RC02 FAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RC02 FAT, 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 RC02 FAT registered?

RC02 FAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is RC02 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC02 FAT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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