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VK12 BWJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,107 mi
Last recorded58,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 58,107 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,972 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 48,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK12 BWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VK12 BWJ, 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 VK12 BWJ registered?

VK12 BWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VK12 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 BWJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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