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SL12 GFJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 GFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,935 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,303 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,690 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 51,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 48,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,356 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 37,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,752 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 23,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,170 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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SL12 GFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL12 GFJ, 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 SL12 GFJ registered?

SL12 GFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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