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TP04 XXX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP04 XXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 142,390 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,171 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,605 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,602 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 117,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 106,446 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 105,935 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover not attached to foam bump stop

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))

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover not attached to foam bump stop

noise evident within steering rack - no movement evident when inspected

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 104,082 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front backplate damaged

Offside Front cut marks to inner hub unit and mounting bolt

Offside Front level sensor broken

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,922 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 63,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 41,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,541 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges slightly out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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TP04 XXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 TP04 XXX, 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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TP04 XXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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