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VN12 VLC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,994 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 85,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,527 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall but not showing cord or ply

Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall but not showing cord or ply

Nearside Rear tyre heavily stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily stepped on inner edge

Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,321 miles

both rear tyres stepping slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,785 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 VLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN12 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 VLC registered?

VN12 VLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is VN12 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 VLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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