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VA12 KUX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 144,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 144,113 miles

Braking system leaking Vacuum pipes from pump leeking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 123,753 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 123,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 123,686 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 117,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 117,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 109,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Headlight adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 102,923 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 102,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (225/40ZR18 92Y XL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (225/40ZR18 92Y XL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (225/40ZR18 92Y XL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (225/40ZR18 92Y XL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres worn close to cord on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 69,659 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (inner & outer) (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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