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RE12 VVS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,407 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2026 86,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 78,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,225 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 75,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,794 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 63,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 57,557 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 57,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,020 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,878 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2020 41,878 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,811 miles

engine and underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,626 miles

rear tyres perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,369 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 VVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VVS, 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

How do I check the history of RE12 VVS?

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What year was RE12 VVS registered?

RE12 VVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is RE12 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VVS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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