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SX02 LEX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,970 mi
Last recorded158,970 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,088 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 153,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 142,286 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,110 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF warning light on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding RHR brake binding excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyre pressure warning light on. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LHR tyre badly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall damaged, no cords visable. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHR tyre starting to crack / perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,774 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SX02 LEX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX02 LEX, 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 SX02 LEX registered?

SX02 LEX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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