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SA12 ATX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,696 miles

car is covered with underseal paint

Fail 25 Apr 2026 89,696 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car is covered with underseal paint

Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,272 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 84,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch damaged

Nearside Front head lamp loose

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner arch damaged

Nearside Front head lamp loose

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,713 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both Engine mounting have slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

n/s sill and arch damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,713 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both Engine mounting have slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

n/s sill and arch damaged

Pass 3 May 2019 61,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,989 miles

Nearside Front wing to sill damaged

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front wing to sill damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2016 42,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 42,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 40,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,385 miles

tyre pressure warning light on dash

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

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 ATX 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 58.8%.

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 SA12 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

SA12 ATX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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