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SL12 TRV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 104,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspention arm bolt appears to be too short

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,774 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside and near sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone A, less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and near sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,129 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,665 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,092 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner face

rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,383 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,793 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 20,782 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SL12 TRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

SL12 TRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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