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VA12 BFY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,148 mi
Last recorded110,148 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 110,148 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))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 110,144 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 103,340 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 103,339 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,021 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 93,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 75,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,697 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 36,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,277 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,501 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 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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