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SW12 JVE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,320 mi
Last recorded83,320 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 JVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 83,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,441 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

parking brake needs adjustment or repiar

Pass 18 Nov 2023 73,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,358 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,904 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 39,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,159 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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SW12 JVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW12 JVE, 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 SW12 JVE registered?

SW12 JVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SW12 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 JVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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