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VK12 GHX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,628 mi
Last recorded140,628 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 140,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 140,628 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,208 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm and worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm and worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,438 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,544 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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VK12 GHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

VK12 GHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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