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SA12 AEW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,069 mi
Last recorded132,069 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 132,069 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 132,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 109,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 109,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,891 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Fail 26 Apr 2022 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

the tp light is on

Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

the tp light is on

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 59,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SA12 AEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SA12 AEW, 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 SA12 AEW registered?

SA12 AEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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