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SO62 KBU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,894 mi
Last recorded138,894 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 133,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 133,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,003 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 128,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,172 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 120,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,667 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,667 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened WORN OUT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,846 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 61,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SO62 KBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SO62 KBU, 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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SO62 KBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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