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SO12 FXR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,250 miles

o/s rear tyre slight cracking on inner edge and exterior side wall has slight curb damage

Pass 28 Jan 2023 92,332 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,285 miles

plastic covers fitted under car

Fail 30 Jul 2019 59,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted under car

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,627 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,884 miles

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

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 FXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO12 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

SO12 FXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is SO12 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 FXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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