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VN12 BWW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,296 mi
Last recorded91,296 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 91,296 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 91,168 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative ride height sensor broken n/s/r (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front abs sensor harness insecure, evidence of fouling the drive shaft

Pass 1 May 2025 86,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,909 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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VN12 BWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN12 BWW, 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 VN12 BWW registered?

VN12 BWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is VN12 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 BWW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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