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VU12 WHZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,172 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Inner edge wear**STRONGLY ADVISED** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 110,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Inner edge wear**STRONGLY ADVISED** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,082 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,091 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 97,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,119 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Eurolites stickers fitted to ns/os LHD/Euro headlamps? (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Eurolites stickers fitted to ns/os LHD/Euro headlamps? (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,643 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,854 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,448 miles

engine covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 31 Mar 2018 57,158 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides ***RECOMMEND FULL INSPECTION*** (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides ***RECOMMEND FULL INSPECTION*** (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 57,158 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides ***RECOMMEND FULL INSPECTION*** (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides ***RECOMMEND FULL INSPECTION*** (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,971 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel buckled on inner rim

wipers smear slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2016 47,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,420 miles

ADVISE:-l/h/r alloy wheel inner bead seat has impact damage

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 WHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHZ, 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 VU12 WHZ registered?

VU12 WHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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