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SO12 FWJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,550 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 122,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,900 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 118,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault TCS light in as well (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,481 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 116,455 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,288 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,408 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 105,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SO12 FWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SO12 FWJ, 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 SO12 FWJ registered?

SO12 FWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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