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RF12 RDU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,162 mi
Last recorded119,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,181 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,798 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 87,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,441 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,921 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,910 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF12 RDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF12 RDU, 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 RF12 RDU registered?

RF12 RDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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