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RE12 VPA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 91,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,366 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 47,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 34,609 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and going out off shape

Pass 26 May 2017 28,011 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 23,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,910 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 VPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE12 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

RE12 VPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RE12 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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