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VO12 VOV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 143,930 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective has OS bolt missing from bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both NSF and OSF have tints on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device removed from OSF lower arm. NSF still attached

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSR and OSR lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both NSR and OSR have tints on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 140,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS - Tints (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both NS and OS - Tints (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 140,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS - Tints (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering lamp indicates a fault

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both NS and OS - Tints (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated, but not flashing.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 136,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 114,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 98,223 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,184 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,875 miles

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

Small chip in windscreen smaller than 10mm in zone A.

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 VOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VO12 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

VO12 VOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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