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VU12 WDY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,966 mi
Last recorded109,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,966 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2018 92,500 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,919 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

emissions too low to detect

Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,919 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too low to detect

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,858 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 69,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,349 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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VU12 WDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VU12 WDY, 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 VU12 WDY registered?

VU12 WDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VU12 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 WDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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