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SA51 LEG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,847 mi
Last recorded129,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 LEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 129,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,732 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 107,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,549 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S, O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,720 miles

Offside Front tyre, side wall damaged.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,067 miles

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

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

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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SA51 LEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SA51 LEG, 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 SA51 LEG registered?

SA51 LEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SA51 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 LEG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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