MOT Status
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175,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front original retaining bolt missing nut and bolt fitted in its place
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))
light surface rust on rear subframe / floor / inner sills
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing cant access fuel cap as unable to open cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))
light surface rust on rear subframe / floor / inner sills
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
Front front fog lights not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions outside on inside (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
Front front fog lights not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
tpms light on indicating under inflation
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded across surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cut deep, but cords not evident (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread 235/40 R18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM LEFT ON (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing and splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
emissions too low to record
multiple small chips in windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions too low to detect
rear tyres worn down on inside edge and distorting
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF12 TXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 RF12 TXX, 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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RF12 TXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 August 2012.
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