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V5 ESD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,185 mi
Last recorded115,185 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 ESD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 101,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,742 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 3 Mar 2022 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 53,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,228 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,735 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,680 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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V5 ESD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V5 ESD, 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 V5 ESD registered?

V5 ESD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is V5 ESD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 ESD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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