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VA12 BFK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,786 mi
Last recorded138,786 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 138,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under general corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 135,940 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured level sensor (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 127,694 miles

Dynamic chassis control sensor damaged on nearside front arm

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

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,557 miles

Dynamic chassis control sensor damaged on nearside front arm

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 95,694 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 83,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill badly dented/ misshaped

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,628 miles

Offside Front Floor mat obviously incorrect - obstructing pedals. Removed and put in boot of vehicle.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 66,627 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Floor mat obviously incorrect - obstructing pedals. Removed and put in boot of vehicle.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 54,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 54,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 26,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 6,734 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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VA12 BFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA12 BFK, 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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VA12 BFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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