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RF12 TUA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,523 mi
Last recorded147,523 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 TUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 82,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but has no cord/canvas exposed

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, just passed at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but has no cord/canvas exposed

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, just passed at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,262 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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RF12 TUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

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

Is RF12 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 TUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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