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VA12 VKG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 VKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,545 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damp

Fail 4 Sep 2023 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not Seated Correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,577 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2016 67,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,565 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 VKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VKG, 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 VA12 VKG registered?

VA12 VKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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