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VU12 ZFA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,087 mi
Last recorded109,087 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 109,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 102,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 95,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 87,844 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 87,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 80,691 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 72,623 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 65,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,852 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 22,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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 ZFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU12 ZFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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