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SO12 XRU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,280 mi
Last recorded49,280 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,025 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 46,023 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,733 miles

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre tread)

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,904 miles

advise(n,s,f tyre wearing close marginal)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 20,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,954 miles

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre to close to repair)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,428 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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SO12 XRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO12 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

SO12 XRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is SO12 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 XRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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