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VO12 VOJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,480 mi
Last recorded144,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 144,480 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 144,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,942 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s& n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

effort low o/s parking brake

Pass 27 Mar 2024 137,175 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 137,164 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,595 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,033 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre misshapen

Offside Rear tyre misshapen

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 1 Apr 2022 130,033 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre misshapen

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

Offside Rear tyre misshapen

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,480 miles

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

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

undertrays & covers fitted .....unable to examine some components

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,126 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,684 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,881 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 105,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 72,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO12 VOJ 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 VO12 VOJ, 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 VO12 VOJ registered?

VO12 VOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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