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SK12 MKE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,918 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,716 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,707 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,899 miles

advise(front discs badly corroded)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

advise(front discs badly corroded)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,890 miles

advise(front & rear discs corroded)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 37,890 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise(front & rear discs corroded)

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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SK12 MKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SK12 MKE, 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 SK12 MKE registered?

SK12 MKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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