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SJ12 OWR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,101 miles

Offside Front foglight glass cracked

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 137,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 137,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,848 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,827 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 4 Apr 2022 117,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2020 104,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,795 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,339 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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SJ12 OWR 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 69.2%.

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 SJ12 OWR, 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 SJ12 OWR registered?

SJ12 OWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 OWR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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