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VK12 ZBP

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,681 mi
Last recorded129,681 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ZBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,681 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 125,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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Fail 13 Mar 2025 125,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,594 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2024 120,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,950 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2023 114,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2022 110,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,350 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,925 miles

engine light

Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,844 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 ZBP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 VK12 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

VK12 ZBP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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