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VO12 WZJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 96,848 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 96,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,690 miles

covers /under trays fitted

inner front brake disc have corrosion x2

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,121 miles

covers /under trays fitted

rear brake disc have corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,649 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Body panel slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lights dim

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,254 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,573 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cracked but not affecting operating of lights

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lamp cracked but not affecting operating of lights

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,566 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 19,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,236 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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VO12 WZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

VO12 WZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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