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RE12 GKN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,780 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 105,780 miles

Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 65,189 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 43,886 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,441 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,059 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,704 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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RE12 GKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE12 GKN, 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 RE12 GKN registered?

RE12 GKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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